Calvert

E E
F R

CountyTimes
WWW.COUNTYTIMES.NET
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

New Voice
In Annapolis
Covid Data Armory State of
INSIDE

Improving Performing Arts? Chesapeake Beach

2 The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 25, 2021

CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3

COPS & COURTS 10

LOCAL 4
Armory eyed as performing arts center.
FEATURE 11

COMMUNITY 14

EDUCATION 15

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 18

FEATURE 12 COMMUNITY 15
Rachel Jones is Calvert’s newest legislator in
Annapolis. Destined for Naval Academy.
SPORTS 19

CALENDAR 19 “IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE MORE

CONTROL LOCALLY OVER THE
OBITUARIES 20
VACCINES.”
CALVERT COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER DR. LAURENCE POLSKY.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY22
W EEK LY FO R E C AST
FUN & GAMES 23

DO YOU FEEL
CRABBY WHEN
YOU GET YOUR
INSURANCE BILL
County Times
P.O. Box 250 • Hollywood, Maryland 20636

IN THE MAIL? 301-373-4125

www.countytimes.net
St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County
For staff listing and emails, see page 23

GIVE US A CALL.
BRYANS ROAD
YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID.
LEONARDTOWN

Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance

Auto • Home • Business • LIFE
As of February 23
LEONARDTOWN BRYANS ROAD

Calvert 4942 62
301-475-3151 301-743-9000
WWW.DANBURRIS.COM
AN INDEPENDENT AGENT REPRESENTING
ERIE INSURANCE GROUP Information provided by Calvert Health Department
 Thursday, February 25, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 3

Calvert COVID
Vaccine Supply Still Short
Data Improves
By Dick Myers matic decreases down as well.”
Editor Polsky said the county is still get-
Calvert County Health Officer ting shortchanged in vaccination
Dr. Laurence Polsky came bear- dosages, with 500 coming to the
ing mostly good news at his regular health department and 200 to the
briefing with the county commis- pharmacies.
sioners on Feb. 23. He said, “We know that currently
“The number of cases in the we have close to 1500 people, 75
county continued to decrease since and over, still on our county reg-
we had that enormous surge, during istry. And certainly, if you do the
the holiday period,” he said. “I will math, it’s going to take us at least
just mention as a little bit of caution three weeks to get through. “
that even though we are in much Commissiner President Buddy
better shape than we were a month Hance observed, “We can only give
or so ago, that we’re still look- out vaccine based on what the gov-
ing at over a hundred documented ernor has allocated to us.”
cases every week in the county. If Hance said, “I did get a complaint
we go back to summertime, if we last Friday. An individual was in
knew we were going to have a hun- line at the CVS in Dunkirk and in
dred cases in the county, that would his conversations with the other specifically for them. What we vaccination clinics, which is also
seem like an enormous amount of people there, he found out that they can’t have is somebody that goes to whoever could grab them first. And
virus transmission.” were from Prince George’s County, CVS for their first and then tries to apparently the two counties with
Polsky observed that with school Baltimore County, Virginia, Penn- come to the health department for the highest number of residents
opening they have seen a drop in sylvania, New Jersey, which didn’t the second, because we get a spe- getting vaccinated at Six Flags in
infections in the youngest group, make him very happy. He was the cific number of second doses for Prince George’s are coming from
under age 14. only county citizen in line that those we’ve already vaccinated.” Montgomery and Howard counties.
“We have very few cases in what day for a dose at the CVS. And As to the rampant confusion, Pol- It would be nice to have more con-
would equate to high school and then when he got up to the coun- sky said, “There is no centralized trol locally over the vaccines.”
community college age. The only ter, the person there didn’t ask for registry and I’ve seen bits and piec- dickmyers@countytimes.net
age demographic that went up a any identification, the girl basical- es of information from the mass
little bit this past week was the 20 ly said we don’t care. Our job is to
to 27. And that was only a modest give out shots. So, it’s creating all

Bowen's Grocery
increase,” he said. this confusion.”
Polsky noted that at the other end Hance said for people frustrated
of the age spectrum, “the 60, 65 about others getting shots and they
plus and 75 plus ages, we’ve seen a not being able to: “The only thing Family Owned & Operated Since 1929
dramatic decrease down.” I tell them is what we’ve been con- The Charm and Quality of the Past with the Convenience and Variety of Today
Improvements are being seen not sistently saying is that Dr. Polsky
only in the number of cases, Polsky and his staff are doing the best job USDA Choice Beef
said, but “go back about a month they can with the doses. They get
ago, there were over 35 people in to go down that list and there’s just
“Our Own” Freshly Ground Chuck
our local hospital admitted with not enough vaccine to go around
COVID, and I think eight at the and you just have to be patient.” Steaks • Pork Chops • Fresh Chicken
peak in the ICU with several people The health officer reminded ev-
FULL LINE OF GROCERIES, MEAT, PRODUCE
Insurance is easy
having to be transferred out to other eryone that after they get their
hospitals. As of yesterday, we had first shot they have to go back to Berger & Otterbein's LOCAL OYSTERS
when you call us! is easy
a total of five people in the hospi- the same place to get the second
Insurance
tal admitted for COVID one in the dosage. Specialty Cookies
ICU, four on the general ward. So, He said, “Every vaccinator is be- PINTS • QUARTS
Insurance
Insurance when is easy
is you call us!
easy
it’s not just number of cases, but the ing allocated a first dose. And then
severity of illness we’ve seen dra- Autothere was a companion second dose
Frozen Crab Cakes
when you call
when you call us! us! Home
From Dalys Seafood
Full Service Meat Department
Hershey’s “BEST”
•
Insurance
Auto Business Home Life Insurance
•
You can find the expert insurance
•
help you is easy Renters Auto
Custom Orders Welcome Hand-Dipped Ice Cream
Insurance when is easy whenus!
you call you call us! 12 Taste Tempting Flavors
Home
AutoBusiness
need with local folks who have
Auto 90 years
Business Home Life Insurance Auto•
Fresh Rolls
• •

Auto • Business • Home

You can find the expert insurance
cumulative experience in the business.
Auto • Business • Home • Life Insurance
need • Life
withInsurance
local folks who
Home
have
help you
HomeContractor’s
Insurance
90 years
Renters
Business
Chicken Half Gallons - 30 Flavors!
You can find the expert insurance help you
You can find the expert cumulative
insurance helpexperience
you
Renters
Renters
in the business. Contractor’s Hot Soups Salad Pints • Ice Cream Cakes
need with local folks who have 90 years Business
Liability
Insurance is easy
need with local folks who have 90 years Business Auto Insurance
cumulative experience in the business. Contractor’s Sandwiches
Homemade
cumulative experience in the business. Contractor’s
Workers’
Insurance Home Liability
Serving
when you callAuto
us!• Business Home • Life Insurance
Auto • Business • Home •Insurance LifeCompensation
Insurance
And Subs
Desserts Amish Baked Goods
Liability Renters
Workers’
Southern You can find the expert insurance
Serving
Liabilityhelp you
Commercial
Workers’ BusinessCompensation
need with local folks who have 90 years
Maryland Serving
Serving Southern You Workers’
can find the expert insurance help you need with local folks
Auto & Truck
Compensation Hot & Cold
Delivered Weekly
cumulative experience in
whothe business.
have 90 years cumlativeContractor’s
Compensation Commercial
experience in the business
Southern
Southern Maryland Insurance
Calvert
Maryland
Commercial
Life
Commercial
Auto & Truck
Maryland
St. Mary’sCalvert
Calvert
Auto
Auto & Truck
Auto & Truck
Life
Liability
Life Hot Lunch Specials Large Variety
Charles Calvert St. Mary’s Home
Life Workers’
St. •Mary’s
Auto Business
St. Mary’s • HomeServing • Life Insurance
Charles Renters
Compensation Available Monday - Friday
Charles
You can Southern
find the expert insurance help you

WINE • COLD BEER LOCAL HONEY

Charles Commercial
need with local folks who
Ken Jones,Maryland
have
head of90 years Business Auto & Truck
Midtown Ins. Group Ken Jones, head of
cumulative experience Ken in the business.
Ken Jones, head of
Jones,Ins.
Midtown Calvert
head of
Group Midtown Contractor’s
Ins. Group Life
Midtown Ins. Group Insurance
St. Mary’s
Charles Liability EXCHANGEABLE PROPANE TANKS
CALL NOW
CALL NOWFOR
FOR A FREE
FREE
ServingCALL NOW FOR A FREE
QUOTE!
QUOTE!
CALL NOWWorkers’
QUOTE! FOR A FREE QUOTE! Compensation

410-449-6500
410-449-6500
4300 Hunting Creek Rd • Huntingtown, Maryland
Ken Jones, head of

410-449-6500
410-449-6500
Midtown Ins. Group
Southern Commercial
Maryland
WWW.ALLINSURANCE2GO.COM
Calvert WWW.ALLINSURANCE2GO.COM
Auto & Truck
410-535-1304 follow us on facebook 410-257-2222
WWW.ALLINSURANCE2GO.COM
55 CALLWWW.ALLINSURANCE2GO.COM
Church St., Prince Frederick, NOW
MD FOR
20678
Life A FREE QUOTE!
55 Church St., Prince Frederick,
St. Mary’s MD 20678 MON-FRI 6 AM - 8 PM • SAT-SUN 7 AM - 9 PM
410-449-6500
55 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
55 Church
Charles St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Ken Jones, head of WWW.ALLINSURANCE2GO.COM

Midtown Ins. Group
55 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
 4 Local News
Armory Eyed as Town Center Plans Include
Performing Arts Center Both Expansion Tiers
New Alliance to Make Bid to County
Old National Guard Armory building in Prince Frederick. Photo by Rick Thompson.
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) wants ideas for
what to do with the old National Guard
Armory in Prince Frederick once it is
vacated by the fire department. They
will be soliciting proposals for use of the
building and money has been budgeted
for asbestos abatement of the structure.
A new group called The Calvert Per-
forming Arts Alliance has an idea and
is committed to submitting a proposal
for it – a new Calvert Performing Arts
Center.
A letter was recently sent to support-
ers of performing arts that says:
“We are writing to you on behalf of
Twin Beach Players and New Direc-
tion Community Theater — both 501(c)
(3) nonprofit organizations — seeking
support for our new endeavor: The Cal-
vert Performing Arts Alliance. Calvert
County Government will be issuing a
Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Ar-
mory Building in Prince Frederick, and
we are collectively committed to sub-
mitting a proposal to the county which
would benefit performing arts groups
and local businesses. We will submit a
proposal to convert it to a new Calvert
Performing Arts Center. We believe this
is financially viable through a combi-
nation of live theater and by providing
classrooms, rehearsal space, and storage
facilities for other groups.
“Initially, it will primarily service our
two theater companies, but this will ex-
pand to allow other arts organizations
to utilize the facility as well. The RFP
will be forthcoming any time from the
county, at which time we will be able to
tour the building and finalize our plans.
“In the immediate future, we will
need financial support and volunteers to
help us with the process of submitting
our proposal. Responding to the RFP
requires us to have architectural plans
and have a qualified team of trades-
The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 25, 2021
Workshop Set for Feb. 25
By Dick Myers
Editor
The updated Calvert County Com-
prehensive Plan, adopted by the coun-
ty commissioners in August of 2019,
included a two-phase approach to ex-
panding the Prince Frederick Town
Center. The first phase involved ar-
eas to the north and south of the town
center and included several subdivi-
sions which already have been built
out.
The second phase included a much
larger expansion area to the west
along Route 231 all the way out to the
College of Southern Maryland.
Rendering of Choice 1 -- “Target a few spe-
At the time, then Planning and cific development areas to achieve a ‘sense of
Zoning Director (and now county place’.”
administrator) Mark Willis assured
zoning. The second follows recom-
folks concerned about the town cen-
mendations of the 2013 Prince Fred-
ter expansion that the second tier
erick charette, and the third includes
would have to occur with a positive
people ready to execute the plan should maximum density of 14 units per acre.
vote from the commissioners and may
the county award us the building. In ad- Kendrick emphasized that total
never happen.
dition, due to the costs we will incur, buildout is unlikely because of con-
Now, the Prince Frederick Town
we are also seeking corporate business sumer demand and environmental is-
Center Master Plan update process
partnerships and support for our collec- sues such as terrain and wetlands.
is more than a year old and the first
tive alliance. The total number of new
draft is close to being released. The
“We are appealing to our Calvert com- households under the three concepts
consultants working or the plan have
munity for help in making this happen! are: 843; 1,205; and 1,882.
expressed disdain for splitting the ex-
We want to hear from arts organizations Kendrick said the most likely sce-
pansion into two phases and instead
interested in utilizing the building, busi- nario would be somewhere between
have presented to the planning com-
nesses who would support our cause, the first and second concepts. He said
mission several growth scenarios that
and citizens and business owners who he would next be working on a trans-
combine the two phases.
can help rally the Commissioners and portation component for the plan up-
At a Feb. 17 planning commission
other county officials on our behalf.” date which would show how the road
meeting, consultant Jamie Kendrick,
New Direction Community Theater system will be able to handle all of
with Sabra and Associates, the same
Artistic Director Didi Olney said her those new people in Prince Frederick.
consulting firm that helped the coun-
group is committed to finding a per- The public will have a chance to
ty with the comprehensive plan up-
manent home for a performing arts comment on the process so far at a
date, presented three growth concepts
center even if the armory proposal falls virtual public workshop on Thursday,
within the broad category of “Target
through because the need is there. She Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
a few specific development areas to
admits, however, of not knowing of any According to a press release on the
achieve a ‘sense of place’.”
other existing building that could serve workshop, “Attendees will have the
Within that choice were:
the purpose in the county. opportunity to participate in a hands-
• Establishing two or three key ar-
Olney said her group is “homeless,” on scenario planning exercise to pro-
eas for high-quality development,
operating out of whatever space is avail- pose and envision where to place new
public investment and targeted re-
able. They currently use the Long Beach residential and commercial develop-
development should be the focus of
Community Center in St. Leonard and ment to create a vibrant town center
plan regardless of whether they fall in
also have performed in the Solomons and protect the rural landscape.”
“Phase 1” or “Phase 2”.
firehouse, “wherever we can find space,” Those wishing to participate in the
• Consider raising the base zoning
she said. workshop must register in advance.
density in areas where better form,
The challenge for her group and oth- The registration link is https://us-
and sense of place, are desired and
ers is finding affordable space in which 02web.z o om.u s /me et i ng /reg ist e r/
maintain lower density elsewhere in
to perform. She feels the armory could t Z I u c -2 g qT M o H d U _ l g g L h z d s x-
the Town Center.
be an answer to that problem. HIRUovTh3ax.
• The zoning regulations should en-
“We certainly need community in- Registration closes at 9 a.m. on
courage the mix of uses but not set ar-
volvement,” Olney said of the mission Thursday, Feb. 25, or when capacity
tificial conditions on doing so; focus
for the alliance to make the armory idea is reached.
on the built form rather than the use.
a reality. The workshop will also be broad-
Under that choice, Kendrick pre-
A first step would be signing the pe- cast live on Comcast Channel 6 and
sented three buildout scenarios. The
tition that is available at http:///chng.it/ 1070 HD.
first is generally ref lective of current
HDYML7j6R5 dickmyers@countytimes.net
To volunteer or to provide financial
assistance you can email Olney at ndc-
theater@gmail.com or Twin Beaches
Players President Audra Vernier at aver-
% LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS
SERVING CALVERT COUNTY
nier@twinbeachplayers.com
dickmyers@countytimes.net
ON NEWSSTANDS EVERY THURSDAY & ONLINE AT COUNTYTIMES.NET County TimesSt. Mary’s County ● Calvert County
Thursday, February 25, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

County Prevails in Master Plan Suit

Plaintiffs Pledge to Appeal Verdict
By Dick Myers the BOCC voted to add a provision
Editor in the plan which stated individual
In an order filed Feb. 17, a visit- town center master plans were sub-
ing circuit court judge has ruled in sumed by the overall master plan.
favor of the Calvert County Board Judge Jaklitsch in her order said
of County Commissioners (BOCC) the county complied with adequate
in a suit seeking to overturn their notice requirements and there were
adoption of the update of the coun- no illegal amendments to the plan.
ty’s Comprehensive Plan on Aug. 6, She wrote, “The ‘supremacy’ or
2019. superseding clause in the enact-
In her order, retired Anne Arun- ing ordinance was not a substan-
del County Circuit Court Judge Mi- tial change because it simply made
chelle Jaklitsch stated, “…the 2019 explicit what is already implicit,
adoption of the Calvert County i.e., that the mandatory master plan
Comprehensive Plan by the County would be controlling over the dis-
Board of Commissioners was legal- cretionary other plans, to the extent
ly implemented.” that they are consistent with the
The order came after a court master plan.”
hearing Jan. 22 in Prince Frederick The judge in her order made no
at which the judge verbally ruled in mention of the allegations of an
favor of the county. ethics violation in McConkey’s
The suit was filed Dec. 24, 2019 vote on the plan. She did, however,
in Calvert County Circuit Court by commissioners’ 3-2 decision to and the county Ethics Commission write, “...the amendments to the or-
attorney G. Macy Nelson on behalf adopt the plan update. It said that subsequently ruled that in fact it dinance were not substantial.”
of Susan Dzurec and Myra Gowans Commissioner Kelly McConkey did violate that code. McConkey A Letter to the Editor elsewhere
of Huntingtown, Phyllis Sherkus should have recused himself on the has appealed that decision to the in this issue from plaintiff Myra
of Dunkirk and Michael King of 3-2 vote that placed two pieces of circuit court and that appeal is still Gowans says the group plans to ap-
Prince Frederick, members of a property he owns in Huntingtown pending. peal the decision to the Maryland
newly formed citizens group called into an expanded Huntingtown The suit also alleged a second Court of Special Appeals.
Calvert Citizens United (CCU). Town Center. The suit said that vio- fatal f law in the commissioners’ dickmyers@countytimes.net
The suit alleged two f laws in the lated the county’s Ethics Ordinance
1-2 Page Tab 2-28-2021 (Rowe) _Post PW Tab 1-6-2013 (Clearance) 2/21/21 5:03 PM Page 1 vote. After the final public hearing,

Ready For A Makeover? 25% OFF On All Our Rowe Custom Upholstery!
HURRY ONE WEEK ONLY!

Furniture Gallery is already an amazing place to shop because prices on

quality furniture brands are always reduced. If you want to save even more, you
can SAVE 25% OFF any Rowe Upholstery as long as you act in the next
week. Now you can select what works best for your space. Whether it’s a sofa,
sectional, chair, sleep sofa, or bed you have the ability to customize style aspects
to suit your needs. Once you choose a style then you can customize from
hundreds of fabulous fabrics and several finish options that will curate your own
Furniture Gallery
Of Prince Frederick
559 Solomons Island Road North
Prince Frederick, MD
look. Have fun creating a custom piece furniture that will truly represent your Style. (In The Fox Run Shopping Center)
Hurry in today and let us help you with our entire collection.
* Visit store for details. Not Valid On Prior Purchase.
443 975-7313
 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 25, 2021

Chesapeake Beach Issues State of the Town

Theme: ‘Protect, Preserve, Proceed’
By Dick Myers
Editor
The theme of Chesapeake Beach’s
2020 State of the Town report is
“Protect, Preserve, Proceed.” The
report was presented by Mayor Pat
Mahoney and Town Administra-
tor Holly Wahll at the town’s Feb.
18 meeting and is now available in
both video and written form on the
town website.
Mahoney said, “As we began
2021, it is important to ref lect on
the events of the year; 2020 pro-
vided the opportunity for us to
observe and demonstrate acts of
kindness and courage while perse-
vering through a tough year togeth-
er. Community is more important
now than ever. And community is
what sets Chesapeake Beach apart.
Thank you for checking in on your
neighbors and taking the measures
required to stay safe.”
Regarding the theme, Mahoney
added, “The town council unani-
mously took the necessary mea-
sures to protect the health and
wellbeing of residents by restrict-
ing access to town amenities while
continuing to expand the service
levels. The town continues to re-
view and implement legislation
The Presidential Lecture Series
ANALYST &
BESTSELLING AUTHOR
to preserve our small-town charm
and move forward with innovative
ideas to improve the quality of life
for citizens while making a positive
impact on our natural resources.”
Mahoney thanked staff for their
efforts during a trying year. “I want
to share that these efforts would
not be possible without the hard
work and perseverance of our town
staff.”
He added, “We are positioned
well and look forward to continu-
ing to serve the great citizens of
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland in
2021.”
Wahl said, “During this time,
the town took the opportunity to
strengthen our ability to reach town
citizens with multiple forms of
communication.” She said the town
intends to continue with the virtual
measures implemented.
Wahl gave as an example of the
town’s community spirit: “In the
neighborhood of Chesapeake Vil-
lage, organized by a local family,
the community gathered to post
words of encouragement for health-
care providers, first responders and
emergency personnel.”
Some of the financial accomplish-
ments listed in the report include:
• Reduction of property taxes for
the fourth year in a row during this
Administration.
• Debt reduction of approxi-
mately $575,000 with total debt re-
duction of $4.1million during this
administration.
• Reduction of expenses by $1.9
million.
• Balanced budgets with suffi-
cient reserves.
Some of the town’s infrastructure
accomplishments during the year
were:
• Replaced aging storm water
infrastructure.
• Adoption of revised Water and
Sewer manual.
• Maintained over 50 miles of
water and sewer lines with over 35
pumps required to be online 24/7,
365 days.
• Maintained over 2,300 water
laterals, meters, pit, MXU’s and
over 2,300 sewers clean out and
laterals;
• Maintained 3 water towers, 13
sewer pump stations, 1 storm water
pump station, 17 generators, and 4
back up pumps.
• Implementation of remote water
reading software with the ability to
identify water leaks on the Home-
owners side in real time, reducing
metals / materials through Depart-
ment of Public Works infrastruc-
ture improvements.
• Recycled approximately 500
Tons of Household Material.
• Recycled approximately 2 tons
of oyster shells.
• Publicly accessible annual
Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultiva-
tion annual meeting.
• Movement of 150,000 oysters
directly to the bay.
• Added 15 plus new, large reef
balls to assist oyster growing on the
Old Rock Reef.
• Recovered a long-lost buoy that
has been wandering around the bay
for six years.
• Hosted the 3rd annual Sea Life
Mural painting by Beach Elemen-
tary and Windy Hill Elementary
school students.
• CBOCS observed the creation
of the new Chesapeake Beach
Oyster Hatchery at Abner’s Boat
Yard, providing the opportunity for
CBOCS to access oyster larva to
create spat on the shell.
As to economic development, the
report lists:
• Opening of the new 1936 Bar
and Grill.
• Implementation of a Tempo-
rary Outdoor Seating Application

JAY waste and resident costs.

• Listed town assets were: board-
walk, Chesapeake Beach Railway
WILLIAMS Trail, public boat ramps, Kellan’s
Field Complex, Bay Front Park, the
water park, and Veteran’s Memo-
rial Park.
THURSDAY, MARCH 11 AT 7:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM. The town is proud of its sustain-
TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT IN ADVANCE, VISIT: ability efforts and attention to the
WWW.SMCM.EDU/JAYWILLIAMS environment:
• Awarded Sustainable Mary-
land Re-Designation for the years
Jay Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball 2020-2023.
players in history, now an analyst on “College GameDay” and a regular • Installed buffer gardens and rain
gardens throughout public spaces
commentator on ESPN. Williams will discuss his best-selling memoir,
to reduce impacts of stormwater
“Life is Not an Accident: A Memoir of Reinvention” focuses on the life- runoff and provide an educational
altering depression and ultimate healing he underwent in the aftermath opportunity for the community.
of a motorcycle accident that forced him to retire from basketball after • Updated Exterior lighting fix-
tures to LED in public spaces.
just one season with the Chicago Bulls.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
station installed at no cost to the
Town.
• Recycled approximately 450
Christmas trees.
• Salvaged 5 tons of recyclable
(TOSA) process to assist business-
es with expanding their footprint
to safely offer additional outdoor
seating.
• Coordinated with county, state,
and federal agencies to share in-
formation related to grants and re-
opening guidance.
• Facilitated virtual resource ses-
sions on various assistance pro-
grams available to support town
businesses. Funded gift cards to lo-
cal businesses as awards for Bright-
est Beacon on the Bay winners.
• Coordination with Calvert
County Economic Development
Advisory Commission and the
Town of North Beach in support of
local businesses.
• Looking ahead for safe ways to
hold various town events including
Stars & Stripes Festival, 4th of July
fireworks, Taste the Beaches. and
others.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, February 25, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 7

Bill Would Reimburse INDOOR GARDENING PROJECTS

Liquor License Fees
Fisher Proposal for Restaurants, Bars
By Dick Myers
Editor
Calvert County Delegate Mark
Fisher (R: 27C) has introduced a
bill aimed at providing relief to
bars and restaurants impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill
(HB 1016) would reimburse the
establishments for license fees
paid during the current licensing
period.
The bill says, “That, notwith-
standing any other law, for the
2020–2021 licensing period, the
Board of License Commissioners
for Calvert County shall reim-
burse each license holder in the
county the entire amount of the
annual fee for any alcoholic bev-
erages license issued by the coun-
ty that authorizes the holder to sell
alcoholic beverages for on–prem-
ises consumption only at a bar or
restaurant.”
The bill was heard by the House
Economic Matters Committee on
Feb. 19. The cost to the county
would be $120,000.
Fisher’s bill was one of three
bills discussed by the Calvert
County Board of County Commis-
sioners at their Feb. 23 meeting in
a review presented by County At-
torney John Norris.
Commissioner Mike Hart said
of the proposal, “Bars and restau-
rants have either been closed or
so damaged that they may never
come back.”
Hart, who owns and operates a
liquor store in Lusby, wanted ev-
eryone to understand that liquor
stores were not covered by Fish-
er’s bill.
The commissioners were also
given an update by Norris on their
Liven Up Your Home & Office with Housesplants.
Houseplants last month’s and year’s not a week.
JADE PLANTS PILEA SNAKE PLANTS SUCCULENTS
Winter Color Plants
CYCLAMEN PAPERWHITES ORCHID
Pots & Decorative Containers
Indoor Seed Starting & Supplies
Delegate Mark Fisher
cial capacity to attain comple-
tion. Not selling bonds until the
funds are required for the fore-
seeable 18-month future ensures POTTING SOIL GROW LIGHT DAYSPOT SEEDS SEEDS STARTER KITS
that principal and interest are not
paid before the funds are needed. It’s All for the Birds
This model can create a percep-
tion of underutilized bond author-
ity. However, this model is also a
part of the network of fiscal pro-
cedures that earned the County
AAA bond ratings from all three DROLL YANKEE FEEDERS SQUIRREL PROOF SEED FEEDER COVE SIDE WOOD FEEDER
rating agencies.”
The other bill discussed was Winter Gardening Projects & Supplies
Delegate Jerry Clark’s HB801:
“Calvert County – Public Safety –
Buildings Used for Agritourism.”
Norris said, “The purpose of
this legislation is to add Calvert
County to the list of counties
where an existing agricultural GREEN EGG FIRE PITS CHIMINEAS WINTER PRUNING TOOLS
building used for agritourism for
up to 200 persons is not consid-
ered a change of occupancy that COUPON COUPON

bond bill request, which this year
is for $25.4 million.
Norris wrote in a briefing to
the board: “As of this writing, the
bond request, HB1173, has been
assigned a hearing date of Febru-
ary 25, 2021. The delegation bill
submits the county’s request in
the full amount of $26,453,345
to support Capital Projects with
significant public benefit, includ-
ing: Beach Elementary School;
fire and rescue apparatuses; Twin
Beach Library; Stafford Road
project; and the St. Leonard Fire
Department and Rescue Squad
facility.
“As is tradition in Calvert, the
board seeks authority for a com-
plete project, then only sell bonds
necessary to fund the progress
of projects. This ensures projects
that are started have the finan-
requires a building permit. This is
a change from the 50-person ca-
pacity currently in place and will
not eliminate the requirement for
a use permit to verify:
“(1) the primary use of the
building as being agricultural;
“(2) egress must meet or exceed
Code;
“(3) the use is limited to f loors
where ground-level exit is located;
“(4) the use must meet regula-
tions adopted by the department,
including: adequate parking and
Critical Area regulations; and
“(5) the properties subject to
Beat the Spring Rush! Special Financing Available
preservation easements like APD,
or MALPH, must comply with
those limitations.”
He added, “This bill does not
apply to a new building being con-
structed to hold events.”
dickmyers@countytimes.net
15 OFF
PRE-ORDER
$
YOUR TREES NOW
Any purchase of $75 or more
Valid on full priced merchandise. Can’t be combined with any other
SAVE 20%
All Trees & Installations
OFF*
coupon or Sales offer Excludes: Christmas Closeouts, Bird Feed,
Check out our selection on-line.
Firewood, Bagged Mulches, Stones & Soils, Pavers & Wallstones,
Landscaping, Gift Certificates & Labor.
*Excludes any landscape purchases and any prior purchases.
All Pre-orders must be paid for in full when order placed.
Valid on in-stock merchandise only. Expires 2/28/2021 Coupon expires on 2/28/2021
NOW SCHEDULING WINTER
& SPRING INSTALLATIONS
Don’t Wait!
Landscape Design Office Open All Winter Long. Schedule an appointment with a designer today.
1-800-451-1427 or WentworthNursery.com/landscape
Oakville
Charlotte Hall Prince Frederick
30315 Three Notch Rd, 1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, 5 minutes North of Hollywood
Charlotte Hall, MD Prince Frederick, MD 41170 Oakville Road
301-884-5292 410-535-3664 Mechanicsville, MD
800-558-5292 866-535-3664 301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427
Winter Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4 Winter Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5, Sat. 7:30-1, Closed Sundays
 8 Local News
Regency Stadium Will Be Southern Maryland
Mass Vaccination Site
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The home of the Southern Mary-
land Blue Crabs minor league base-
ball team, Recency Stadium off Bill-
ingsley Road in Charles County will
be the state’s fourth mass COVID-19
vaccination site, Gov. Larry Hogan
announced Feb. 22.
Hogan said the facility would open
to Maryland residents “in the next
couple of weeks” with the assistance
of the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency (FEMA).
He confirmed it would be open no
later than March 11.
“Like the other mass vaccination
sites, it will be capable of adminis-
tering thousands of shots per day as
soon as more supplies become avail-
able,” Hogan said.
Maryland continues to press on with
administering doses, Hogan said, de-
spite delays from the federal govern-
ment and recent winter weather.
More than 1.1 million doses have
been doled out statewide so far, he
said, but supplies remain short.
“We are using every single dose
allocated to us,” Hogan said. “There
simply are not enough vaccines.”
The Calvert County Times
Hogan announced the state was in-
stituting a pre-registration system for
vaccines as well as greater sequenc-
ing efforts to track mutations of the
virus in partnership with University
of Maryland and Johns Hopkins.
The pre-registration system,
launching in March, will be used to-
wards the state-run mass vaccination
sites, Hogan said.
All key health metrics related to
COVID-19 continue to improve, Ho-
gan said, with the statewide positivity
rate dropping below four percent for
the first time since October.
Also, the number of COVID-19
hospitalizations have dropped from
approximately 2,000 last month to
978 as of Hogan’s press conference in
Annapolis.
The number of nursing homes in
Maryland with active COVID-19 cas-
es has dropped by 47 percent as well,
Hogan said, though the virus contin-
ues to claim lives.
So far 7,580 Marylanders have suc-
cumbed to the disease, Hogan said.
The state remains concerned about
variants of the virus, such as the
South African and Brazilian strains,
which have been identified here;
Thursday, February 25, 2021
though they are not known to cause masks while in a school setting where
greater harm they are believed to be close interaction is likely as they be-
more contagious, Hogan said. gin to return to classrooms and in-
Hogan was hopeful that Johnson and person instruction.
Johnson, which is also working on a Fraud schemes related to COVID-19
single-dose vaccine being made at the vaccines continue to surface, Hogan
Emergent BioSolutions plant in East said, with scammers attempting to
Baltimore, might receive emergency extract personal information and pay-
use approval from the U.S. Food and ment in exchange for a dosage.
Drug Administration as early as next “No one can sell you a vaccine, the
week with vaccine allocations to fol- vaccine is free,” Hogan said. “No so-
low immediately thereafter. cial security information is required.”
Hogan also clarified an executive guyleonard@countytimes.net
order that all people over the age of 5
years old must continue to wear face
SERVICE
Taylor Gas Company offers full service installation and repair for a
breadth of propane related systems.
DEPENDABILITY
The customer is our top priority here at Taylor Gas. We provide 24 hour
emergency service and deliveries to the Sourthern Maryland area.
EXPERIENCE
Combining extensive training with 68 years of on-the-job experience,
you can be sure that you’ll be getting the best service available.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Harris to Keynote Hoyer Library Staff Member
Black History Month Tests Positive for COVID
Celebration
Vice President Kamala Harris
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer
(MD-05) announced that the 40th
annual Black History Month Vir-
tual Celebration will take place on
Saturday, February 27, and Vice
President Kamala Harris will
serve as this year’s keynote speak-
er. The theme of the this year’s
Black History Month Celebration
is “The Black Family: Representa-
tion, Identity, and Diversity.”
“I am honored to welcome Vice
President Harris to Maryland for
the 40th annual Black History
Month Celebration,” said Con-
gressman Hoyer. “Although we
cannot gather in person, I’m look-
ing forward to joining together
with hundreds of Marylanders to
celebrate the achievements and
contributions of Black individu-
als in our state and across the na-
tion. I can think of no one better to
serve as our keynote speaker for
this year’s celebration than Vice
President Harris.”  tary Lonnie Bunch, and Librarian
“As the first Black woman to
serve as Vice President, Vice
President Harris has broken bar-
riers throughout her career,”
continued Congressman Hoyer.
“Her extraordinary achievements
have inspired countless Ameri-
cans, and as Vice President, she
is working tirelessly alongside
President Biden to make life bet-
The Calvert County Times
ter for Maryland families. It is
fitting that as we continue to cel-
ebrate the contributions of Black
Americans who stood up to injus-
tice and fought for equal rights
in our democracy, we recognize
individuals like Vice President
Harris, who adds her own ground-
breaking legacy to our county and
Black history. I look forward to
showing Vice President Harris a
warm Maryland welcome.”  economy and provide employment
Congressman Hoyer has brought
together community leaders,
elected officials, and Fifth Dis-
trict residents at the Black History
Month Breakfast each year for the
past 40 years to celebrate the many
achievements of Black Maryland-
ers and Americans. Past speakers
at the event include former Presi-
dent Barack Obama, Congress-
man John Lewis, Congressman
Elijah E. Cummings, Director of
the Smithsonian Institution Secre-
of Congress Carla Hayden. Due to
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,
this year’s celebration will be vir-
tual. The event will take place on
Saturday, February 27 at 10 a.m.
To RSVP for the event, email RS-
VPMD05BHB@gmail.com.
Press Release from Office
of Rep. Steny Hoyer.
A member of Calvert Library
Prince Frederick staff has tested
positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Deep cleaning of the building took
place Sunday, February 21.  The
staff member worked in the pub-
lic space on Tuesday, February 16,
from 2-5 p.m. and on Wednesday,
February 17, from 12-5 p.m.
The staff member worked with the
public following library COVID-
protocol and had no contact with
customers greater than 15 minutes,
maintained 6 feet of social distance,
washed/sanitized their hands regu-
larly and wore a mask covering their
nose and face at all times while
working with customers.  Risk
should be minimal to any library
customers but please follow Health
Department guidance or your physi-
cian’s recommendations if you vis-
ited the library during the affected
time period.
Staff members who have had close
contact with the team member in the
days prior to the positive test are
quarantining per CDC guidelines.  More
They are able to work from home
providing phone and email refer-
New, Expanded
Businesses Announced
Calvert County is committed
to fostering a dynamic and
competitive business climate
to ensure economic growth and
sustainability. New businesses
are a sign that the Calvert County
economy continues to thrive. These
new businesses help stimulate the
opportunities for local residents.  202-207-5780
The Calvert County Board
of County Commissioners and
the Department of Economic
Development congratulate the
following new and expanded
businesses:
New Businesses
• JL Taxidermy
Huntingtown
443-336-0594  from small, local businesses to
• Maryland Physical Therapy
20 Creston Lane, Suite D,
Solomons
410-231-2207
• Renaissance Tonsorium
430 Solomons Island Road,
Prince Frederick
443-295-8806
• SR Enterprises
1740 Perspective Place, Owings
Local News 9
ence, virtual programming plan-
ning and execution, training, etc.
Please know that the safety of our
staff and the public we serve is our
top priority. We will continue to
take the proper precautions to pro-
mote social distancing and keep our
workplaces and equipment clean
and sanitized. Remember to wash
your hands frequently with soap
and water, avoid touching your face,
wear a cloth face covering over
your nose and mouth when in pub-
lic spaces and make sure to practice
social distancing by staying at least
6 feet away from others.  If you are
feeling ill, please stay home.
We will continue to work together
through this difficult time, and we
will continue to keep you informed
of any new information over the
course of this pandemic.
information call
410-535-0291.
Press Release from Calvert Library.
Expansions
• Avenues Recovery Center at
Prince Frederick
125 Fairground Road, Prince
Frederick
410-535-8930
The Calvert County Department
of Economic Development works
to help all businesses succeed,
large, national enterprises. For
information on the Department of
Economic Development and the
many services the county offers
the business community, contact
the department at 410-535-4583
or 301-855-1880, or by email
at info@ecalvert.com. 
Press Release from
Calvert County government.
10 Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 25, 2021

CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S

OFFICE CRIME REPORT
During the week of February 8 – February 14, deputies of the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,054 calls for service throughout the community.
Damaged Property: 2021-7755 is $25.
On February 14, 2021, Deputy Gri- Theft: 2021-7780 On Febru-
erson responded to 500 block of ary 14, 2021, Deputy Freeland re-
Chisholm Trail in Lusby, MD for sponded to a residence in the 12400
the report of damaged property. block of White Horse Road in Lus-
The complainant advised unknown by, MD for a reported theft from
suspect(s) threw a large landscap- a motor vehicle. The complainant
ing rock through a basement win- advised that between 12 p.m. on
dow of the residence shattering the Feb. 12th and 5 p.m. on Feb. 14th,
glass. No property was stolen. The unknown suspect(s) gained entry
value of the damaged property is to two vehicles on the property and
$1,200.00. stole two Cookie Monster stuffed
Theft: 2021-7742 On January animals and a silver HP Elite Pro
14, 2021, Deputy Kwitowski re- laptop. Both vehicles appeared to
sponded to the Wawa located at have been unlocked at the times of
305 Market Square in Prince Fred- the theft. The value of stolen prop-

LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS
erick, MD for a report of theft. The erty is approximately $550.00.
complainant advised an unknown Theft: 2020-6835 On February
male suspect stole four cartons of 8, 2021, Deputy Gough responded

LOCAL ADVERTISERS
‘Newport Regular’ cigarettes from to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Of-
behind the counter. The value of fice for the report of a theft. The
stolen property is approximately complainant advised her prescrip-

REAL ESTATE
$320.00.
Theft: 2021-7097 On February 9,
2021, Deputy Denton responded to
the EZ Thai restaurant located at
SERVICES 120 South Solomons Island Road
in Prince Frederick, MD for a re-
ported theft. The complainant ad-
tion medication was stolen from
a residence in the 4100 block of
Summer City Blvd. in Chesapeake
Beach, MD. Approximately 26
Ambien tablets, 78 Clonazepam
tablets, and 26 Effexor XR cap-
sules were stolen including the

VEHICLES vised at 5:30 p.m., an unknown

black male entered the establish-
ment, approached the front coun-
makeup bag the complainant kept
the medication in. The value of
stolen property is $140.

EMPLOYMENT
ter, took the glass tip jar contain- Editor’s Note: The above arrests
ing approximately $20.00 in U.S. are not an indication of guilt or in-
Currency and f led the scene on nocence as the cases have not been
foot. The value of stolen property adjudicated.
CHILD CARE
GENERAL MARYLAND STATE
MERCHANDISE
POLICE REPORT
YOUR ONLINE
The below incidents, investigations, and arrests are, in part, demonstrative of the
Prince Frederick Barrack’s effort to ensure that Calvert County is a safe place to
live, work, and visit.
Motor Vehicle Theft: On proached the vehicle and he ob-

COMMUNITY FOR 2-4-2021, Trooper Moorman re- served the driver slumped over,
sponded to Eagle Restoration and leaning towards the driver’s side
Environmental LLC, in Prince door. The driver was identified as

CHARLES, CALVERT,
Frederick, for a report of a sto- Christopher Williams, a 31-year-
len vehicle. The investigation re- old white male from Mechanics-
vealed that a 2017 Ford Econoline ville, MD. A probable cause search
E450 was stolen around Febru- was completed due to the odor of

& ST. MARY’S COUNTY
ary 10, 2021 from the business. Marijuana emanating from the ve-
The investigation is still ongoing. hicle. The search yielded: Mari-
Anyone with information can call juana, Crystal Methamphetamine,
the MSP Prince Frederick barrack Suboxone, and Pregabalin pills.
(410-535-1400). Williams was placed under arrest

WWW.SOMD.COM
CDS Arrest: On 2-6-2021, for CDS -Not Marijuana and then
Trooper Sheets responded to MD transported to the Calvert County
Route 4 at German Chapel Road, Detention Center.
Prince Frederick, MD for a report All persons charged with a

CLASS.SOMD.COM
of an unconscious subject inside crime are considered innocent un-
of a vehicle. Tpr. Sheets arrived til proven guilty in a court of law.
on scene and observed a silver Press Release from Maryland
Ford Taurus that was parked in State Police Prince Frederick
the area. When Tpr. Sheets ap- Barrack.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Rachel Jones Goes to Annapolis
Calvert Native Sworn in as New Delegate
By Dick Myers
Editor
The appointment of Del. Michael Jack-
son of Prince George’s County to fill the
vacancy left by the resignation and subse-
quent death of legendary county resident
Senator Mike Miller left Calvert with one
less member in the legislative body. Gov.
Larry Hogan rectified that disparity last
week with the appointment of Calvert
County resident Rachel Jones to fill Jack-
son’s House seat.
In Jones, the governor found a true Cal-
vert countian. Jones was born and raised
in Prince Frederick and attended Calvert
elementary, middle and high schools.
Jones is the daughter of Jessie and
Marilyn Jones. “My dad was a union
bricklayer, and my mom has been a
seamstress and a caregiver. My dad was
a blue-collar worker; he's semi-retired
now, but construction is how he made a
living and the union allowed them to raise
five children and give us a middle-class
lifestyle in Prince Frederick,” Jones told
The County Times on Feb. 20, two days
after being sworn-in to her new position
in Annapolis.
Jones has spent the last decade as a
familiar figure in Calvert, representing
first U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, and
then after her retirement, U.S. Senator
Ben Cardin as their Southern Maryland
representative.
She grew up in a family that wasn’t par-
ticularly political. “We'd all sit down for
dinner together, but he was not, and still
is not involved in politics. We’d sit down
and talk about what's going on in politics,
on the federal and the state and local lev-
el, but those are conversations that he has
with me because he knows that I have an
interest.”
She remembers when her interest was
first stirred. “I first started to want to
know about politics during the Clinton
impeachment trial.” She was in the 6th
grade. “And, you know, certainly due to
the nature of the trial, I wasn't allowed to
watch all of the proceedings, but you're
watching the news and you're hearing that
the president is being impeached. And so,
it certainly piqued my curiosity.”
She explained, “Throughout high
school, I began to study history more and
become a lover of history and reading
more about the history of our nation and
our government.”
She went to Morgan State University.
“Initially, I wanted to go to law school
and there was no pre-law major or career
path really at Morgan State. And so politi-
cal science was sort of the closest thing,
so I chose that, and my plan was to go to
law school after undergrad. And I didn't
pursue that. By the time I graduated, I just
went right to work.”
She had interned her senior year with
Maryland Senator Nathaniel McFadden
and went to work for him after graduating.
“He had been a Morgan alumnus and it
just immersed me into the world of Amer-
ican politics and I really loved it and just
stayed.”
The Calvert County Times
New Delegate Rachel Jones with her parents Jessie and Marilyn Jones
After a stint at the Federal Communica-
tions Commission and taking some time
off to raise her two boys, she was ready
for a return to the workplace.
Jones said, “At the time I was receiv-
ing the subscription for the Calvert In-
dependent at home. And there happened
to be an ad for Southern Maryland field
representative in the paper. And I thought
to myself, my goodness, this will be
perfect.”
The job was with colorful Mikulski and
involved both being her representative in
Southern Maryland, but also casework,
helping constituents with problems with
federal agencies. Senator Mikulski al-
ways prided herself in her staff’s constitu-
ent service, and Jones had honed those
skills in working in the General Assem-
bly and at the federal agency.
When Senator Mikulski retired, Jones
went to work with Cardin just doing out-
reach as his field representative.
But that time doing casework will be
a benefit as she becomes a delegate with
the responsibility of constituent service of
her own. She said of her time doing case-
work, “You're listening to people's stories.
You understand that people are calling
in at some of the most desperate times
of their life. They're very frustrated with
something that's happening. They need
help. And so, you learn to empathize with
people, or you learn not to generalize.”
Jones added, “And then the same thing
happens when you were out in the field,
you are working with people regardless of
party. Getting to know them in the com-
munity, trying to help resolve issues with
federal impact in the community. And
you just learn all the folks who are doing
things behind the scenes, in their counties
to help the community.”
She said people don’t often realize the
partners it takes for a community to suc-
ceed. “Getting to see these things first-
hand and getting to work with the folks
from county government to nonprofit
agencies, the chambers of commerce and
seeing what they're all doing to make sure
the communities thrive.”
Just doing outreach for Sen. Cardin put
her into the community even more and
“gave me an opportunity to build relation-
ships with folks on a deeper level so that
they knew we are a resource.”
There wasn’t always a federal connec-
tion in the outreach she did. But she said,
“A lot of the time it is simply showing
up to show concern, to show support, be
supportive, to be informed and to know
what's going on in the Southern Maryland
region and in Prince George's.”
The Calvert County Democratic Cen-
tral Committee was impressed with the
resume and recommended her to the gov-
ernor. She said, “All of those things were
sort of a springboard and prepared me
when this delegate seat became vacant.”
She said there were many qualified can-
didates, but “ I knew that at this current
moment, I believed that I was the person
who knows best what the needs are for
Calvert, for Prince George's and for the
Southern Maryland region at large, to be
prepared, to step up on the state level, to
ensure that the projects and the communi-
ties that have been requesting state fund-
ing for years, are still able to get what they
need, because I don't have to be brought
up to speed on what the issues are.”
“Whether it's the roads, whether it's
broadband, funding for the Thomas
Johnson Bridge, I already knew what the
issues that folks were going to be con-
cerned about.”
Feature 11
In representing the senators, she didn’t
have to take stands; that was their job.
Now it’s up to her. But she explained, “I
think what makes it a little bit easier is
those of us who are on the outreach team
field representatives, we are often asked
to make a recommendation because we're
the ones who attend the meetings with
the local stakeholders. And so, when we
report to the senators at the federal level,
we're often asked to make a recommenda-
tion or to weigh in since we are essentially
the boots on the ground.”
So now she is prepared. “I welcome
that challenge. I don't feel intimidated be-
cause I do believe that I know I'm going
to strive to do what's best for each county,
and for people across the state, because
that's the job. I'm prepared to make deci-
sions that I feel are best for the commu-
nity at large here in Calvert and also in
Prince George's.”
Her bipartisan work with the senators
paid dividends when she received the sup-
port of the other members of the Calvert
House delegation, Delegates Jerry Clark
and Mark Fisher, both Republicans.
Of her new colleagues, she said, “We've
had big, great conversations. We've had a
great rapport. All these years we realize
we're on opposite sides of the aisle, but that
has never caused major friction. There are
things that we've discussed over the years
where we know we completely disagree.
Your position on that issue is completely
different from how I feel, but the bottom
line is I still treated people with respect.”
She admitted, “I have a bit of a bleeding
heart, so I'm going to vote like a Demo-
crat, but I'm going to do it with integrity.
My goal really is to make sure that people
are taken care of, but people are treated
equally, that we do what's right. And we
do what's fair.”
She describes herself as a Progressive
Democrat. But she added, “I grew up in
a very conservative Christian household.
So, I consider myself a woman of faith,
but I'm a progressive. I want to ensure
that at the end of the day, we ensure that
no one's civil rights are being infringed
upon. I want to ensure that children who
need to have early intervention, early edu-
cation services have those. So that means
universal pre-K. I support that.
“I do not believe in discriminating
against anyone based on anything. So
that is race, sexual orientation, age, creed,
ethnicity.
“I believe we should absolutely be up-
holding what the U.S. Constitution origi-
nally intended because those words were
there that we've seen throughout history.”
She added, “We've seen throughout his-
tory that the words in the constitution
have not always been honored in the ac-
tions and in the policies that have been
enacted.”
Jones will have less than two years be-
fore she will have to seek voter approval
for a return to office. She said her inten-
tion is to do just that.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
12LOCAL The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 25, 2021

WINES
FROM LOCAL
VINES

Live music every weekend!

301-690-2192 • www.polwinery.com
Open 7 days a week Noon - 6 pm • 23790 Newtowne Neck Road

fine art & gifts

41652 Fenwick St. Leonardtown MD 20650

www.northendgallery.com l 301-475-3130

3 01- 475 -1 6 3 0
41675 Park Avenue, Leonardtown • www.GoodEarthNaturals.com

St. Mary’s
Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center
21585 Peabody Street
Leonardtown, MD
301-475-8000
• Long-term care www.smnci.org
• Rehabilitation
services
• Respite care

To schedule a tour or
speak to admissions,
please call
301-475-8000
ext.125
 The Calvert County Times
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Hand Knit & Crochet Items13
for You & Your Home

Custom
Orders
Welcome
Located inside Shepherd’s Old Field Market
(behind the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Dept)
Email 10.4checkcreations@gmail.com or Call 301-247-7611

FARMER’S MARKET
SATURDAY 12PM - 5PM
VEGETABLES • MEAT • CHEESE • BAKED GOODS • & MORE
OVER 35 INDOOR STORES, SHOPS, & SERVICES
“BRUDERGARTEN”
INDOOR/OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN
“BOTANIC” COFFEE SHOP & DELI
WWW.SHEPHERDSOLDFIELD.COM
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @SHEPERD’S OLD FIELD MARKET

Maryland Day At
St. Clements Island
Museum
Thursday,
March 25, 2021

10AM – 5PM
Celebrate the founding of Maryland
and St. Mary’s County with free
museum admission and water taxi
rides all day.
View Virtual Ceremony on Facebook at 12PM
More Info: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum or 301-769-2222
14 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 25, 2021

Democratic Central ‘In A Cook’s Kitchen’

Committee Announces Video Series Empowers Home Cooks

Two Vacancies
The Calvert County Democratic
Central Committee (CCDCC) had
originally planned to vote on a male
gender balance candidate on their
meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18. In the
time between when the application
window closed and the vote could
be held, they had a resignation of a
member of the committee. Due to
this, they need to fill the resigned
member's position and that posting
must be available to candidates of all
genders. This is why they now need
to post a new opening to fulfil the
committee's membership require-
ments. The candidates who applied
for the original male gender balance
vacancy are able to, and encouraged
to re-submit their applications for
consideration. Please read the follow-
ing vacancy notice for further details:
Calvert County Democratic Cen-
tral Committee has two vacancies to
be filled.
The first vacancy to be filled is an
At Large position open to all genders.
If a woman receives the majority of
votes to fill the At Large vacancy,
then from the remaining candidates
the Central Committee will hold a
vote only for a male gender balance
member. If a man receives the major-
ity of votes to fill the At Large va-
cancy, then from the remaining can-
didates the Central Committee will
hold a vote only for a female gender
balance member.
To be eligible for either vacancy an
individual must be a registered voter
in Calvert County, Maryland.
We would like you to show a history
of volunteerism and your ability and
enthusiasm to serve your community.
We are seeking a leader ready to work
and represent all Democrats here in
Calvert County. This is an unpaid po-
sition. The successful applicants will
serve out the remainder of the current
term, which ends in June 2022.
Interested individuals may request
an application by emailing CCDe-
mOffice@gmail.com. The Deadline
to apply is Saturday March 6, 2021
by 5:00 p.m. and the completed appli-
cations should be emailed to CCDe-
mOffice@gmail.com
The Central Committee will vote to
select the new members at its regular
meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021
at 7:00 p.m. via a Zoom meeting.
Candidates must be present for the
election. For more information please
contact CCDemOffice@gmail.com
Press Release from CCDCC.
The Southern Maryland Agri-
cultural Development Commis-
sion (SMADC) has released “In a
Cook’s Kitchen,” a video cookery
series designed to inspire and em-
power home cooks.
The 15-part video cookery se-
ries is created by Craig Sewell,
SMADC’s Southern Maryland
Meats Marketing Manager, who
for 16 years ran one of the first lo-
cally sourcing restaurants to open
in Annapolis, where he hosted
numerous popular back-to-basics
cooking classes through which
home cooks learn foundation reci-
ries featuring knife skills, how to
pes that build and strengthen es-
source a chicken and other farm-
sential cooking and preparation
fresh ingredients, followed by 13
skills along the way.
more episodes that demonstrate
The inspiration for the ‘In a
recipes and skills for perfect salad
Cook’s Kitchen Series’ originated
dressings, whipping and f lipping
from the observation that since the
techniques, foundation sauces and
advent of COVID and shelter in
stocks plus other fundamental cu-
place lock-downs cooking at home
linary building blocks that pave
is becoming increasingly impor-
the way for endless variations and
tant, (evidenced by everyday pan-
fearless experimentation.
try stocks f lying off grocery store
Throughout the series Sewell
shelves), and people may need
shares insights about the local
some basic cooking skills to ex-
farms that provide his locally
pand their mealtime repertoires.
sourced ingredients and stays true
As a result, we at SMADC de-
to his principles about food, “To
cided to bring some of these skills
buy the best, freshest ingredients
into people’s homes presented in
from places as close to you as pos-
a readily accessible (free to view)
sible with growing and raising
video package.
practices that are respectful to the
The In a Cook’s Kitchen Series is
environment (and animals) as pos-
expertly filmed by Remsberg Pho-
sible, and then, to the best of my
tography, Inc., in a no-frills ‘real’
ability stay out of their way and
home kitchen – no special cooking
let them speak for themselves.”

Snacks Added to School

equipment or culinary knowledge
Explore all 15 episodes of a “In
required. Explains Craig Sewell,
a Cook’s Kitchen” cookery series
“We’re not just demonstrating
available now on the ‘Recipes’

Meal Distribution
The Department of Child Nutri-
tion of Calvert County Public Schools
(CCPS) announces the addition of
snacks to its Grab ‘n Go meal kits.
Due to waivers in the Child and Adult
Care Food Program (CACFP), CCPS
a one-off recipe we’re bringing
page at southernmarylandmeats.
you everything you need to know
com. Southern Maryland Meats
to create delicious meals in your
is a program of SMADC, (a divi-
home kitchen.” Each class builds
sion of the Tri-County Council for
Upcoming Grab ‘N Go Meal upon the previous class starting
Southern Maryland).
Dates with two introductory episodes
Press Release from SMADC.
February 26 (Friday) that set the stage for the rest of se-
Grab ‘N Go Meal Locations
Windy Hill Middle
School (bus drop-off area)

“
is now eligible to participate and will 9560 Boyds Turn Rd. Owings, MD
start including snacks in its seven-day 20736 10 Local News

Calvert High School

The County Times

meal kits, beginning with distribution The County Times Fisheries Com
Thursday, June 28,
2018 Thursday, June 28,
2018
The County Times
mission in Financial
on February 5. Snacks will typically (side parking lot):
Local News 11

is one of the Trouble as well as the other

Governor Hogan Annou
Kirwan Commission nces $18.6 Mil. for
Education Initiatives Recommendations,
At- taxpayer money

include items such as yogurt, cheese, 520 Fox Run Blvd.

lantic Coastal states. and federal grants.
It has operated since The report pointed
ects, both oyster out a pair of proj-

best methods for

1958 and controls
the
licensing of commercial that cost the commission $400,000.
and recreational fishers
and anglers alike.
The
preservation projects,
Career and Technica
This took a heavy Programs, Teacher l Educational Grants, Before and
Scholarships, and After
School Safety FundingSchool
toll
sions operating funds on the commis-
appreciate, according they did not fully Governor Larry

granola, sunf lower seeds, fruit, juice Prince Frederick, MD 20678

commission to the audit.
is based in Colonial According to the
report the commis- Hogan today an- academic program offered before
and
Beach, Va. sion diverted revenues
from all oyster nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer
lion in new educa- a school with a high concentrati for

advertising my
The audit found licenses, surcharges
that inspection taxes on of
the commission increas- identification tags to these projects. and tion funding to go students in kindergarten through
The audit chided living in poverty eighth
ingly cannot operate the commission for toward a series and at risk of falling
of
without spending expending so much
on one portion initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements,

GPS Address:600 Dares Beach Rd.

out along

and graham crackers.

its reserve accounts of fisheries preservation at the expense of ing recommend with $500,000 for
the recruitment, train-
and a-
it does little to regulate all else. of Photo courtesy of tions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of
its own spending. “While the preservation Office of Governor teachers. new
of the oyster land’s Commissio

events – it is also the

n
“During fiscal 2017, population is important, concentratin Hogan’s website.
on Innovation and An additional $4.9
million will
the commission
used
all funding efforts
in this area without
g Excellence in Edu- used by the Interagency Commissio be
$80,000 in cash restrict- gard for other areas of responsibili re- cation, known as n
the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conductOn
ed for future projects the need for funds for ongoing ty and sion. While the Commissio statewide facilities a

Kits continue to be available free Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Potomac River Fisheries
trative operations adminis- its final findings n will present assessment.
Commission to cover operating and The governor also
ex- ability to remain could result in the in- at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 authorized an
By Guy Leonard penses when there
was the audit stated. a viable going concern,” this funding reflects million in the current ad-
no operating cash preliminary recommend cal year for need-based fis-
Staff Writer

best source for me

in tenuous financial avail- Concurrently, the audit earlier this year. ations made through scholarships
condition, a report able,” the report stated. found the com- the Maryland
from state’s Office mission “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education
The Potomac River of Legislative Audits the commission “As of June 30, 2017, had problems
states. counting for all of recording and ac- deserves ac-
sion, which is chargedFisheries Commis- cess to a world-class In addition to the

Southern Middle School

had not

of charge; however, parents/guard-

The commission coordinates reserve for these funds. reimbursed the tion; it did not its financial transac- education, regard-
tion and oversight with the preserva-
fisheries have accounting personnel less of what neighborho Kirwan recommend funding for the
of regulations between “At the end of fiscal with to grow up in,” said od they happen released $40 ations, Hogan
by both Maryland the fishery shared partment the Maryland De-
commission’s deficit year 2017, the ing adequate knowledge of account- Governor Hogan. million in school also
and Virginia, is still of Natural Resources standards to do so, “That’s why our administrat funding that had safety
Virginia Marine Resources and the totaled for restricted according to the been restricted by
approximately $145,000, funds report. vided record funding ion has pro- legislature the

to catch up on all Just Listed!

Commission in the
crease of $55,000 an in-
over the fiscal year The commission does for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 budget. This funding
2016 deficit.” secure location where not even have a mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improveme
million for safety-relat
ed
it stores the back-

(bus drop-off area):

and

ians wishing to pick up meals with-

LES The report stated
the ups to its servers,
according to the audit, education strategies, outside-the-box grants to local nts; $10.6 million in
erated at a loss of $84,000commission op- which makes
$95 S TH for them “subject and our ACCESS such as P-TECH
Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million
school systems to
en-
0 PER AN demonstrating an
with a positive cash
fiscal 2017,
“inability to operate destruction or loss.”
The commission responded
to damage,
investments are yet
another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s
for the
giving our students
even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions;
MO
47729 Devin Circle, balance.” to the au-
The commission’s
Lexington Park, MD revenues decreased dit saying it had heeded the advice given

the local news and

!
nities to learn, grow, $2.5 million to help
20653 from $815,685 in fiscal and was searching The new funding
and thrive.” with
school safety evaluations newly required
NO MONEY DOWN AREA! 2016 to $790,589 for ways to correct
Sell it - Buy it
in fiscal 2017; the the for Kirwan

9615 H.G. Trueman Rd.

problems. ; and

out their children being present must

commission gets mission initiatives Com- for Hate Crime $1 million
revenues from licenses its includes: School Safety Grants.
$2.5 million for an “Keeping our kids
but also from Marylandand surcharges guyleonard@countytimes early literacy pro- safe is one of our
and Virginia gram, providing additional most important
atBuy it at
.net
port to eligible students reading sup- Hogan. “This jobs,” said Governor Sell It,
past session we enacted

Pet
through 8th grade. in kindergarten
landmark school

events, especially
safety legislation
$2 million for the Teaching create aggressive, to
Fellows for for school statewide standards

Lusby, MD 20657
Real Estate │ Business

pre-register. Families may register by

Maryland Scholarship
AUCTION
safety,
will cover 100 percent , a program that Maryland Center expand the work of the │ Farm Equipmen & Inventory │
Personal Property/
of the annual cost for t&
of tuition and mandatory require each school School Safety, and Benefits/Fundraise Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Estates
OF THE WEEK versity of Maryland, fees at the Uni- system in Maryland rs │ Certified Personal Units │
College Park, or 50 to develop assessment teams in order Property Appraiser
$159,900 MEET BATMAN
percent of the cost
of identify potential
tory fees at a private tuition and manda- ing together, we safety threats. Work-
to EXCITINGUpcomin
FUN ● FASTg Auctions
● EFFICIEN
& Events

those related to
nonprofit institution can ensure greater EXCITING
In the T●
month of July, Farrell

Patuxent High School

of higher education safe-
for eligible students ty in our schools and a greater sense

calling the Child Nutrition Office at

## SPECTACULAR HOME Looking to add conducting a few Auction Service
3 BDRM 1 FULL AND FEELS
LIKE BRAND NEW**! a SUPERHERO to who commit to becoming security for students
and parents.”
of
benefit/private auction will be
2 HALF ## your life? Then you $250,000 to encourageteachers. working auctions
APPLIANCES, NEW PAINT, BATHS HOME NEW KITCHEN, NEW STAINLESS
During the 2018 events;
need to adopt the top 25 Hogan legislative session, out of the local area
NEW CARPET, NEW WOOD me this month! percent of high school advocated the and attending
NEW HVAC* NEW GRANITE FLOORS, My name is BATMAN each county to consider graduates from er levels of school significantly high- for National Auctione
CEILINGS,COZY DECK COUNTERTOPS!! CATHEDRALNEW BATHS, and I’m a FRIENDLY
, AFFECTIONATE, ers by increasing becoming teach- safety funding than International Auctione er’s Conference and the
OFF OF MSTR SUITE! MSTR SUPERHERO KITTY awareness of avail- those ultimately adopted by the General ering Contest. Our

our County’s rural

BACKYARD!! COULD FULLY FENCED+PRIVATE looking for my furever able financial aid
programs for teaching Assembly. He proposed an additional auction will be in next public

443.550.8680 Monday through Fri- (bus drop-off area):

WALK TO trained and good home. I’m litter August.
*** OWN FOR LESS THAN PAX RIVER BASE,SHOPPING,PARKS!! L excitement to your
with other cats.
And I’m SO CUTE! box candidates. $125 million to accelerate
RENTING...LESS THAN life! I will add $2 million to promote safety improveme and enhance
$950 MONTH !!
**THIS HOME IS ELIGIBLE
FOR NO $$ DOWN !!** I SPECIAL I am. Don’t You can tell just by looking at innovative Career high-quality, as nts in schools, as
well
miss out because me how and an additional $50
MONTH! Make JUNE IS ADOPT tion (CTE) through Technical Educa- operating funds million annually in
Steve Atkocius I HAVE SOLD
S PLEASE CHOOSE
that call today and
BE MY MIRACLE
!
A CAT
for local boards of
competitive grants for new school safety
education to partner grants that could be used for school
Multi-Estate Auction
SAT, AUG 4th @
Broker/Realtor MANY HOMES IN T ME! with community
colleges, businesses, source officers, counselors, and re- 8 AM

day, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Any parent/guard- 12485 Southern Connector Blvd. heritage.
And remember, and industry to develop tional safety technology. addi- St. Mary’s Co. Fairgrou
YOUR AREA if there is room Furniture – Tools nds
in the heart, there
I the house! and implement
Purple Post Real Estate RECENTLY AND IN is room in an innovative CTE
curriculum frame- was to be allocated through the gover-
The funding
– Horse Saddles
Come meet me work that will align
with the skills that nor’s education lockbox proposal, which Glassware – Collectib & Tack – Books –
www.SteveSellsMd
.com THE LAST 20 N and the wonderful
Shelter (6707 Animal
Shelter
gang at Tri-County
Animal
local employers need. would provide an
additional $4.4 billion
les - More
Years! 1713 for more information. Road, Hughesville) or call
301-399-3089 G To see more of my 301-932- $120,000 for a study
to assess the ad-
in education spending
available for adoption, amazing friends
Animal Shelter Southern“like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County
equacy of funding
for nues, and is moving from casino reve- A Southern Maryland
in Maryland, to be special education dum in the upcoming forward as a referen-

ian who is unsure if their child is al- Lusby, MD 20657

P MD.
2019.
completed by Sept.
in November. statewide election
individuals, businesses professional auction company providing
and non-profit organization services to
s for a variety of
R The governor also
provided $4.5 mil-
OPTIONS - SOLUTION
S - RESULTS
purposes.

Ronnie Farrell
lion for the Learning
I demic Program (LEAP), in Extended Aca- Press release from
Office of the Governor
www.FarrellAu
ctionService.co
which is an m
C

ready registered for the program may Huntingtown High School

301.904.3402
E

Farrell Auctions :

”
$
2

contact the Child Nutrition Office. (student parking lot, right side of
County Times
1
9
,

Once registered, parents/guardians building):

9
0
0

may pick up meals without their chil- 4125 N. Solomons Island Rd. St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County

dren being present. Huntingtown, MD 20639

Thursday, February 25, 2021 The Calvert County Times Education 15

Joseph Lusby: Patuxent CCPS Students Selected

H.S. Student and Future
Midshipman
By Dave Spigler
Contributing Writer
There are many young men and wom-
en today who seem capable of achieving
greatness in a chosen field or pursuit while
still in high school. Their talents may be
primarily athletic, or purely scholastic, or
possibly reveal impressive leadership traits
or even exhibit a strong interest in the arts.
They may have a strong ability to get along
with people and make friends easier than
most. Some gain a reputation for working
well in their local community and tak-
ing care of others. Rarely, however, does
a young individual naturally exhibit all of
these traits while still a teenager.
One student has been able to manage his
time so well he has had the uncanny abil-
ity to involve himself in several significant
endeavors and accomplish great things de-
spite his young age. Meet Joseph Lusby,
known as Joey to his family and friends, an
18-year-old senior at Patuxent High School.
He makes a favorable first impression on
everyone he meets. At his age he has al-
ready established an impressive record of
achievement. One has to wonder where
he found time to devote to these many
activities!
An outstanding athlete, Joey is a mem-
ber of his school’s soccer, swim, and track
teams. He was a co- Captain in his Ju-
nior year and is the captain for this year’s
swim team. He has been a member of
his school’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer
Training Command (NJROTC) Unit for
four years. He was squad leader for nine
cadets his freshmen year and quickly ad-
vanced through the ranks and serves as the
Joseph Lusby getting ready for Boy Scout meet-
ing with Grandma Susan and younger brother
Lucas
tified for use by special needs students. He
organized a team to assist him and devoted
more than 136 manhours of his own time to
complete this effort. He will soon receive
his Eagle Scout Award, the highest honor a
Scout can attain.
He also volunteers to support many
Southern Maryland charitable efforts in-
cluding “Adopt A Highway,” “Farming
4 Hunger,” “End Hunger Food Drive,”
“Christmas In April,” and more. He also
gives of his time helping residents at the
Asbury Retirement Home in Solomons. He
also worked as a lifeguard at their pool last
summer.
Much of what Joey has done with his
life can be traced to the love and example
provided by his parents Jason and Valeska
Lusby. He is a first generation Brazilian-
American; his mother Valeska is from Re-
cife, Brazil. With his mother’s coaching, he
speaks Portuguese fluently. He is capable
as All State Musicians
Eighteen Calvert County Public
Schools (CCPS) musicians who were
accepted by video audition into Mary-
land Music Educators Association
(MMEA) 2021 All State Ensembles.
Students were selected from applica-
tions from the entire state of Maryland.
Superintendent Dr. Daniel D. Cur-
ry said, “We are proud of these stu-
dents who have continued to perform
at a high level in this unusual school
year. They represent the best of Cal-
vert County Schools.”
For the auditions for the All State
Ensembles, students prepared video
recordings of two musical excerpts.
Students were evaluated on tone
quality, performance accuracy and Emily Brosofsky, Alto, Hunting-
musicality.  town High School, Grade 12
Julie Camden, Soprano II, Hunting-
Due to current health guidelines, the
MMEA Executive Board will not host town High School, Grade 12
Ryan Dickson-Burke, Tenor, Hun-
in-person 2021 All State ensemble
performances. tingtown High School, Grade 11
Sarah Dudley, Soprano I, Hunting-
All State Junior Band
Nathan Farley, Baritone Saxophone, town High School, Grade 11
Amber Gieske, Alto, Huntingtown
Patuxent High School, Grade 9
All State Junior Chorus High School, Grade 12
Hayley Jones, Soprano I, Hunting-
Taylor Eversole, Soprano, Hunting-
town High School, Grade 9 town High School, Grade 12
Anna Kleist, Soprano I, Hunting-
Nathan Hayes, Tenor, Huntingtown
High School, Grade 9 town High School, Grade 12
Molly McMaster, Alto, Hunting-
Carmen Mileo, Soprano, Hunting-
town High School, Grade 9 town High School, Grade 11
Judith Oller, Soprano I, Hunting-
Jadyn Riggs, Soprano, Huntingtown
High School, Grade 9 town High School, Grade 11
Christian Micah Taylor, Bass, Cal-
Kayla Rogers, Soprano, Hunting-
town High School, Grade 9 vert High School, Grade 11
Alyssa Vasko, Alto, Huntingtown
All State Senior Chorus
Ariana Alvarez Morales, Soprano I, High School, Grade 11
Press Release from CCPS.
Northern High School, Grade 12

St. Mary’s College

student commanding officer for his 100- of conversing in most of the Latin languag-
men unit today. He serves on the Student es. His father Jason is a Washington, DC
Government Association (SGA) and has firefighter and a longtime member of the
previously held the position as parliamen-

tarian and is currently serving as president
of the student body. Additionally, he was
chosen to serve on his county’s Executive
Partners with
Knights of Columbus in Solomons.
Recently, it was announced Joey will
soon be initiated as the youngest Knight in

Board as a student advisor for the past two
years.
Joey is a member of the school’s Honor
Society and carries a 4.3 Grade Point Aver-
age (GPA) which reflects his completion of
many Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Among many awards he has been the re-
cipient of the AP Scholar Award, High
Honor Roll member, Presidential Award,
Biology Award, English Award, and Finan-
cial Literacy Award. He is a member of the
school’s Pop and Chamber Music Orches-
tra where he serves as section leader. Addi-
tionally, he has participated on his school’s
Drill Team and Academic Team and has
served as commander for each group.
Yet, with fulfilling all of the require-
ments of these roles, Joey still found time
to actively participate in the Boy Scouts of
America for the past seven years. He held
many positions within his troop includ-
ing quartermaster, chaplain, patrol leader
and senior patrol leader. He is currently
a Life Scout. Significantly, Joey recently
completed a project for a special education
school to provide custom-made tables cer-
his father’s Council at Our Lady Star of the
Sea.
Finally, Joey is proud of the fact he will
be the first in his family to gain a college
education. He has big hopes to become a
Navy pilot and eventually a medical doc-
tor. He has just completed a major hurdle to
realizing his dreams with receipt of a long-
awaited phone call. Five months ago, he
commenced the arduous task of applying
to the nation’s military service academies
in hopes of winning an appointment upon
graduation from high school. He sought
the counsel of many former military offi-
cers and received several Letters of Rec-
ommendation. Importantly, he received
a strong nomination from Representative
Steny Hoyer’s office.
His years of hard work were recognized
by his January phone call from Annapolis
notifying him of his acceptance to the Na-
val Academy Class of 2025! He can soon
add another title to his long list of positions
successfully held, that of “Midshipman,
US Navy!” And titles “Naval aviator” and
“Navy doctor” are surely within has reach.
Scholarship Program
Serves Dreamers Seeking Degree
St. Mary’s College of Maryland has
partnered with TheDream.US, a national
program that provides college scholarships
for intellectually curious and ambitious
Dreamers seeking a college degree.
“St. Mary’s College of Maryland is com-
mitted to serving Dreamers and is proud
to partner with TheDream.US scholarship
program to provide additional support for
students with financial need to successfully
navigate their college journey and gradu-
ate,” said David Hautanen, Jr., vice presi-
dent for enrollment management.
TheDream.US Scholarship program
provides college scholarships of an amount
which typically covers the difference in
the lost Pell grants and federal loans that
Dreamers are not eligible to receive. The
Dream.US offers two scholarships: The
National Scholarship is for high school or
community college graduates; the Oppor-
tunity Scholarship is for students who live
in state where they are not eligible for in-
state tuition. For graduates of Maryland
schools, this financial aid would be in ad-
dition to any state financial aid they may
be eligible for by completing the Maryland
State Financial Aid Application.
To apply for the scholarship, Dreamers
must complete both the St. Mary’s College
of Maryland and the Dream.US scholarship
applications. When submitting TheDream.
US application (TheDream.US National
Scholarship), prospective students should
designate St. Mary’s College of Maryland
as their school of choice and have come to
the United States before November 1, 2015.
Eligible students can apply until the Febru-
ary 25, 2021 deadline.
For more information, visit https://www.
smcm.edu/osfa/types/scholarships/.
Press Release from SMCM.
16 Education
Ceremony Salutes CSM Nursing Graduates
During the College of Southern
Maryland (CSM) nursing recogni-
tion ceremony in January, and as
part of the college’s 22st Winter
Commencement, 47 associate
degree nursing candidates
received their nursing pin. The
ceremony marked the end of an
extraordinary journey for the
nurses who spent the majority
of their last spring semester and
their final fall semester together
in challenging environments
learning about, and responding to,
a world-wide pandemic.
As 2020 was deemed the ‘In-
ternational Year of the Nurse,” by
the World Health Organization in
honor of the 200th anniversary of
Florence Nightingale’s birth, CSM
Nursing Professor Rose Miller be-
gan the ceremony by sharing the
history and significance of CSM’s
nursing pin. Modern pinning cer-
emony date to the 1860s, when
Florence Nightingale was award-
ed the Red Cross of St. George in
recognition for her tireless service
to the injured during the Crimean
War. According to Miller, to share
the honor, Nightingale presented a
medal of excellence to her bright-
est graduates and by 1916, the
practice of pinning new gradu-
ates was standard throughout the
United States.
“This Associate Degree Nurs-
ing (ADN) program that you are
graduating from, was started in
1979 with the first ADN pin be-
ing awarded to graduates in 1981,”
Miller said, further explaining that
on July 1, 2000, Charles County
Community College’s name was
changed to the College of South-
ern Maryland, so the nursing pin
for the nursing programs had to
change, too.
“The nursing pin symbolizes a
rite of passage for graduates into
the professional world of nursing,”
Miller continued. “The graduate
is now a part of the nursing pro-
fession. Nurses care for patients
daily with commitment, honor and
courage. Our CSM nursing pin is
a symbol of this commitment of
honor and courage to our patients.
So, go forth into the world of nurs-
ing and wear your pin with pride.”
Navigating Tough Times
The ceremony’s student speak-
er Christina Fowlkes expressed
pride for her classmates not just
for their accomplishments, but
also for how the group faced these
unprecedented times together.
“Throughout our time togeth-
er we have become a tight-knit
group and I will be a better nurse
for having known each and every
one of you,” Fowlkes said. “This
program is intense even in ideal
conditions, but 2020 offered us
The Calvert County Times
Student speaker Christina Fowlkes
nothing but challenges. However,
we chose to face these challenges
together. … unified to face the
challenges of entering the nursing
profession during a pandemic.”
The Leonardtown resident also
extended gratitude to her three
small children and to the friends
and family – many attending the
Zoom ceremony – who supported
all the students.
“To all of our support people,
thank you.” Fowlkes told the cer-
emony attendees. “You helped us
cope with the additional anxiet-
ies of nursing school. You held
us when we experienced disap-
pointments and celebrated with
us when we achieved our goals.
Twenty-twenty was not an easy
year for any of us, so thank you
for your unrelenting support and
encouragement on our journey to
becoming nurses.”
Fowlkes shared that the last two
semesters were tough – tougher
than usual.
“The fourth semester was ex-
tremely difficult,” she said. “The
fourth semester is always really
hard, but it was harder and frus-
trating because the pandemic fa-
tigue was weighing on us. Many
of us worked as externs and even
more as techs through the semes-
ter, which created pandemic stress
at work as well as home. And that
fell especially heavy on the techs
in our cohort. As aspiring nurses,
we felt called to help. And I saw
the exhaustion in many of my
classmates as they showed up for
class after working a night shift.
We all were just trying to survive.
In the end it made us closer, we
supported each other more than
we might have.
“We enter a profession that
is highly respected,” she sum-
marized. “For the last 18 years,
Americans have ranked nurses as
the most honest and ethical pro-
fessionals and knowing each of
you, I can see why.”
A Few More Promises
CSM Nursing Professor Jeanne
Hill closed the ceremony, hailing
the graduates for their persever-
ance and promising them the best
was yet to come.
“We have gathered here to cel-
ebrate you and your accomplish-
ment of finishing nursing school,
despite the challenges thrown at
you in the past 10 months,” Hill
said, pointing out that the stu-
dents’ sudden switch to online
classes and virtual clinical expe-
riences in March 2020 was abrupt.
“You were isolated from your
peers, your faculty, and your sup-
port groups,” she said. “Face-to-
face learning was replaced with
Zoom. Clinical settings became
the VSim scenarios. Study groups
were interrupted. Classroom inter-
action was dramatically changed.
Despite those challenges, you are
sitting here tonight and have just
received your ADN pin.”
Joking about her reputation for
making promises to her students,
Hill took time to make a few more.
“In fact, many of you, when you
were doubting yourselves, I prom-
ised you that you would be here
today…and here you are,” Hill
said. “With that said, I only make
realistic promises. As you prepare
to enter the profession, here are a
few promises that I can make to
you:
“I promise that there will be
shifts where you won’t eat, drink,
or go to the bathroom for 12 hours
(this is great preparation for road
trips, by the way).
I promise that there will be 12-
hour shifts that will turn into 16
or even 18-hour shifts (but you
will stay because you WILL care
that much about your patients and
coworkers.)
I promise that you will be talked
down to by a provider, a coworker,
or even a patient’s family member.
Probably at a time that you are ad-
vocating for your patient.  Advo-
cate anyway.
I promise that there will be days
so hard that you will not know if
you can go back tomorrow (but
you will.)
I promise that your heart will
break with every loss you experi-
ence (it never gets easier.)
But, I also promise you that
most days, you will be appreciated
by every patient you take care of.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
I also promise you that
you will make a difference
every-single-day.
And I promise you that you
will go home every shift, no mat-
ter how hard it was, knowing
that in some way, you made that
difference.
I also promise you that you will
know, in your heart, that you did
everything you could, and you
gave it your best, no matter the
outcome.
And lastly, I promise you that
every single day, even the hardest
ones, will be worth it. ”
Hill wrapped up her comments
noting that 2020 may have the
‘Year of the Nurse,’ but 2021 is
going to be each graduate’s year.
“Embrace it,” she offered.
“Learn. Laugh. Cry. Struggle.
Succeed. Repeat. This is your
chance to do what you have been
yearning to do. What you have
worked so hard to get to these past
few years. You will touch many
lives throughout your career. Do
it with pride, confidence, skill,
and knowledge. Most of all, do it
with your heart. It has been my
pleasure to be part of your nursing
education. I am proud of each and
every one of you.”
The following are the names of
the CSM students who graduated
with associate degrees in Nursing
and received their coveted pins:
Ruthlyn Adriani, ourtney Eliza-
beth Alvey, Faidat Amolegbe, Bri-
an A. Ansell, April Ann Bautista,
Ian M. Beard, Logan Beyer, Ste-
fania Bianco, Alyse Cockrell, Al-
lison M. Collins, Amber N. Cook-
sey, Margaret Katherine Cooper,
Renata DeOliveira, Christina
Fowlkes, Alexandra Fox-Ehris-
man, Rachel E. Gardiner, Shelby
Delane Harold, Alexa Rae Harris,
Liisa R. Holso, Cheyenne Miriam
Hook, Richard Huynh, Shelby R.
Johnston, Grace J. Kim, Adri-
enne King, Katie Klotz (recipient
of CSM Health Sciences Division
Achievement in Nursing),Alexis
N. Labrosse, Stephanie Michelle
Lewis, Tamara Magda, C’jia D.
Mayfield, Michelle Mejias, Dari-
anne Messinger, Sarah Jo Miller,
Alexandra P. Myers *recipient of
CSM Health sciences Division
Academic Achievement in Nurs-
ing), Heather O’Donnell, Court-
ney Leigh Oliverio, Brianna M.
Palumbo, Tatiana J. Pfalz, Julie N.
Pham, Jenna Pixton-Felix, Layla
L. Potas, Brianna Nicole Reid,
Monique R. Sebo, Fatou J. Sisso-
hore, Deshawna C. Smith, Stella
Stover, Kaitlyn Willoughby, Kris-
ta N. Young.
Press Release from CSM.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Nursing Professor
Recognized for
‘Outstanding Service’
The Maryland Higher Education
Commission (MHEC) Secretary
Dr. James D. Fielder announced
this morning that 13 members
of Maryland’s higher education
nurse faculty from across the state
have been recognized for their
contributions in nursing educa-
tion and their service to Mary-
land nursing students. Among the
awardees was College of Southern
Maryland (CSM) Nursing Profes-
sor Dr. Eden Kan, who was recog-
nized in the category of ‘Engage-
ment in the Nursing Program and
Employing Institution.’
The Nurse Support Program
II (NSP II), which is administered
by the MHEC and funded through
the Health Services Cost Review
Commission, recently announced
the first annual Nurse Faculty
Annual Recognition Awards
(NFAR), showcasing 13 of
Maryland’s finest nurse faculty.
Each of the award recipients
were nominated by their Dean or
Director of Nursing as full-time
nurse faculty and will receive
$10,000.
“I am so proud of the outstand-
ing efforts of MHEC’s NSP II
program, which continues to cre-
ate new programs that support
and celebrate nursing faculty in
Maryland,” said Fielder. “This
new recognition award offers an
opportunity to publicly thank
these important individuals who
are making a difference in educat-
ing the next generation of nurses
in Maryland.”
“In Dr. Kan’s own words, she
prefers ‘to be in the background
supporting and helping others,’”
wrote Acting Dean of the School
of Science and Health Dr. Laura
Polk in her nomination of Kan.
“As she has lived out this philos-
ophy she has had an exceptional
impact on the College of Southern
Maryland nursing program.”
Polk explained that in addition
to being full time faculty, Kan
is the course coordinator for the
first semester of the program. In
this role, she is responsible for on-
boarding each cohort of new stu-
dents. Kan rose to the challenge
in March 2020, according to Polk,
to work to convert an admitted-
student orientation to a virtual
meeting, reached out to individ-
ual students regarding admission
questions and concerns related to
Covid-19, and spent considerable
time over the summer when off-
contract responding to individual
student issues. Kan also designed
a virtual nursing program and
The Calvert County Times
Dr. Eden Kan
course orientation that was deliv-
ered to the incoming Fall 2020 co-
hort. This orientation will also be
used in Spring 2021.
“During 2019-2020 the nursing
program had several significant
faculty vacancies, including the
Nursing Program Coordinator,”
Polk continued. “Dr. Kan volun-
teered to take on the responsibility
for hiring all nursing adjunct fac-
ulty for both the spring 2020 and
fall 2020 semesters. This required
Dr. Kan to spend countless hours
over winter holiday break and
throughout the summer reviewing
resumes, interviewing candidates,
and developing a plan for lab and
clinical course coverage. Her of-
fer to engage in the nursing pro-
gram in this way resulted in the
nursing program being able to ful-
ly cover all positions and provide
students with high-quality clini-
cal experiences.”
“The average teaching experi-
ence of the award recipients was
20 years and included 10 nomi-
nees with doctoral degrees and
three nominees with master’s lev-
el preparation,” said NSP II Direc-
tor Dr. Peggy Daw. “Also, 62% of
the experienced faculty awarded
holds a specialty teaching certifi-
cate or the National League for
Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educa-
tor credential.”
For more information on the
awards, go to https://nursesup-
port.org/nurse-support-program-
ii /g ra nts/st atewide -i n it iat ives/-
nu r s e -f a c u lt y- a n nu a l- r e c og n i-
tion-nfar-/
Press Release from CSM.
St. Mary’s College, CSM
Announce Transfer Program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland,
the National Public Honors Col-
lege, and the College of Southern
Maryland (CSM) have partnered
to create the SMCM Transfer
Edge Program (STEP), which al-
lows CSM students to pursue their
associate degree and simultane-
ously work towards their bach-
elor’s degree at SMCM by taking
one course per semester up to a
total of four courses at a 50 per-
cent discount. CSM students par-
ticipating in the program will also
have access to SMCM advising,
the Hilda C. Landers Library, rec-
reation facilities, and can attend
campus student events.
“The STEP program is designed
to give College of Southern Mary-
land students an edge on complet-
ing their bachelor’s degree at St.
Mary’s College while saving both
time and money,” said David Hau-
tanen Jr., vice president for enroll-
ment management at St. Mary’s
College. “While St. Mary’s Col-
lege already offers an honors col-
lege education at an affordable
price, this is an exciting value-
added benefit for CSM students.”
CSM students interested in par-
ticipating in STEP must have at
least a 2.75 cumulative college
GPA and have completed a mini-
mum of 15 college credits prior to
starting STEP. CSM students also
have the opportunity to transfer
to SMCM before earning their
associate degree, and also trans-
fer SMCM credits back to CSM
to be applied toward an associate
degree.
“STEP creates an affordable and
convenient opportunity for Col-
lege of Southern Maryland stu-
dents to work toward their bach-
elor’s degree and their associate
find us on
www.facebook.com/CountyTimesCalvert
Education 17
degree at the same time,” said
CSM Coordinator of Transfer and
Articulation Jacqui Rogers. “We
are thrilled to expand our local
partnership with St. Mary’s Col-
lege of Maryland to create this
effective and efficient process for
our students to pursue their higher
education goals locally.”
STEP students wishing to trans-
fer to SMCM must complete the
Intent to Enroll Form by the ap-
plication deadline date for the en-
try term of interest and meet the
minimum SMCM admission re-
quirements. SMCM will waive the
application fee for students apply-
ing to the program.
CSM students may express in-
terest in STEP at the time they ap-
ply to CSM or complete the STEP
Interest Form on the CSM web-
site or on the SMCM admission
website.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
is accredited by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education
through 2024-2025. St. Mary’s
College, designated the Maryland
state honors college in 1992, is
ranked one of the best public lib-
eral arts schools in the nation by
U.S. News & World Report. Ap-
proximately 1,600 students at-
tend the college, nestled on the
St. Mary’s River in Southern
Maryland.
Press Release from SMCM.
18 Letter to the Editor
Harriet Elizabeth
Brown’s Contributions
To the Editor
As we celebrate African Ameri-
can History month, I am reminded
of one of our own who made a sig-
nificant contribution to society. The
person who comes to mind is Harri-
ett Elizabeth Brown, an educator in
Calvert County.  Ms. Brown, with
assistance from NAACP attorney
Thurgood Marshall, challenged the
established policy of paying white
teachers double what they paid
black teachers.  Ms. Brown showed
her leadership as she became the
lead plaintiff in this case in the
fight for equal pay.
Not only did she exhibit leader-
ship, she showed commitment, spir-
it, will, persistence and confidence
in this endeavor. Her desire to see
this change paid off in 1937 when
Calvert County settled the case in
her favor. Taking a stand on this is-
sue helped all of Maryland’s black
teachers and inf luenced other juris-
dictions to change their discrimina-
tory practices.  to make the new facility and space
So, in 2015, one of the first ac-
tions of the legislatively appointed
Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commem-
oration Task Force was to recom-
mend that the old SMECO build-
ing be named the interim Harriet
Elizabeth Brown Community Cen-
ter, Prince Frederick’s new commu-
nity center. We are now at the point
where 27 acres on Fairground Road
has been purchased by the county
for a new and better Community
Can’t Find Us On The
News Stand?
Find Us Online @
www.countytimes.net
For Daily News Updates On
COVID-19 In St. Mary’s And
Calvert Counties Go To:
facebook.com/CountyTimesCalvert
facebook.com/CountyTimesStMarys
The Calvert County Times
Center and Park.  zens United (CCU) versus the Board of
All of Calvert’s citizens will have
an opportunity to suggest what will
be offered in the new facility and
space on a survey that is presently
being conducted by the Parks and
Recreation Department. I encour-
age everyone, both young and old,
to seize the opportunity to let your
voices be heard by completing the
survey at https://www.calvertcoun-
tymd.gov/2828/HEB-Community-
Center-Survey. The deadline to
complete the survey is April 30 th .
I also encourage your active par-
ticipation in expressing your feel-
ings about the need for the facility
and space and the financial support
needed to build it.  Please advo-
cate at upcoming events, hearings,
and activities about the new Prince
Frederick Master Plan. Your in-
volvement in this process will go
a long way toward replicating “the
HEB spirit.”  BOCC to protect and preserve Calvert,
Finally, let us do all work together
a reality. Let it be a place where
youth will have positive opportuni-
ties and experiences that will help
them grow up healthy and respon-
sible. And let it be a place where
adults will have a safe, comfortable
and convenient place to participate
in community groups and cultural
events.
 Guffrie Smith
St. Leonard, MD
‘Will Not Stop This Fight.’
To the Editor:
This time-critical message is intended
to alert and assure our citizen/taxpay-
ers that the Plaintiffs for Calvert Citi-
County Commissioners (BOCC) in the
matter of what we believe to be the il-
legal adoption of the Willis/Small Busi-
ness Interest Group (SBIG) 20-Year
Comprehensive Plan by a 3/2 margin is
working its way to the Maryland Court
of Special Appeals (COSA) in Annapo-
lis. (COSA is for Maryland akin to be-
ing one step below what the Supreme
Court is to the Federal appeal process).
As CCU moves deeper into litigation,
let us restate a mere few of the facts,
obtained from four years of SBIG Meet-
ing Minutes, regarding the “backroom
strategy” and “calculated collabora-
tion” against the citizen/taxpayers by
and between Mark Willis/ SBIG/BOCC
(namely Commissioners McConkey,
Hutchins and Hart). The minutes detail
builder/developer contempt for the tax-
payers who continually and earnestly
appealed to Mark Willis and his Plan-
ning & Zoning Department and the
known throughout the region as the
“Jewel of Southern Maryland” and the
“Charm of the Chesapeake Bay.”
This sampling of SBIG comments are
intended to illuminate readers with the
exact protocol Willis/SBIG/BOCC used
to undermine not only our citizens but
the health of the Chesapeake and Patux-
ent, our 21 watersheds and the liveli-
hoods of our Watermen. Neither Mark
Willis nor BOCC demanded a threat
assessment to ascertain if this mam-
moth/unrestricted development of Cal-
vert, (the smallest county in the state),
could withstand the commercial/retail/
infrastructure and multi-family housing
buildout.
At SBIG’s first meeting in late 2015,
Mr. Barnett stated “BOCC and Plan-
ning Commission will coordinate with
the STAKEHOLDERS [those individu-
als who have the most to gain from the
buildout].” Barnett added to SBIG at-
tendees “the BOCC and Planning Com-
mission will be looking for leadership
from those sitting in this room.” Talk
about the BOCC putting foxes in charge
of the hen house! There were no every-
day citizens attending SBIG because
they were earning a living. A buildout of
this magnitude is worth well over a BIL-
LION dollars to the right individuals.
SBIG wasn’t impressed with Barnett so
Mark Willis was promoted to Director
of Planning and Zoning in early 2016.
The methodology for this mega-de-
Thursday, February 25, 2021
velopment can only be accomplished
through installation of a Sewer Treat-
ment Plant/Facility (think WSSC Blue
Plains). At the time, Mark Willis was
using WSSC’S allocation chart which in
no way syncs with tiny Calvert.
To capture a mega-developer, Mark
Willis is insisting Calvert will convert
to public sewer. Even if you reside on
a large-lot dwelling site and have lived
in the county since its expansion in the
1970’s and you have a private septic sys-
tem, “You are out of luck” stated Willis
at a public meeting and he further stat-
ed, “If you don’t like it you should move
elsewhere.” More to the point, Rodney
Gertz, VP, Quality Built Homes encour-
aged “the Comp Plan needs to have sim-
plicity and flexibility to accomplish our
goals.”
Willis deepened his voice and assured
[SBIG] “there will be flexibility and
simplicity built into this Plan….TIMES
ARE CHANGING.” And they definite-
ly are, SBIG members are poised to col-
lect multi-millions and citizen/taxpay-
ers will foot the bill.
Willis has always stated “water and
sewer is a non-profit business.” Citi-
zens’ taxes will be adjusted to pay for
this monster. (SBIG refuses to pay fees
for TDR’s or Adequate Public Facilities.)
On June 12, 2017, Linda Vassallo stat-
ed “results from the Economic Strategic
Plan were received in March … and this
document has not been released to the
public.” Ms. Vassallo is now Mark Wil-
lis’ Deputy Administrator. The county
obtained a grant for a Target Market In-
dustry Study. Among other priorities,
this study is an economic determinate
that evaluates and identifies needed
changes to the existing socio-economic
demographic. In other words, the coun-
ty would like to see wealthier, non-par-
ent households.
CCU pledges it will not stop this fight.
We are willing to run out the clock in
order that citizens can retire those com-
missioners who “sold Calvert to the
highest bidder.” We greatly appreciate
all the notes and checks funding our
lawyer, G. Macy Nelson, Esquire.
CCU carries on because you have our
backs, and as such, we will continue to
be your VOICE!
Our mailing address is Calvert Citi-
zens United, Inc., P.O. Box 1018, Hun-
tingtown, MD 20639. Please follow us
on Facebook and stay involved. If you
have questions/comments please share
and we will gladly answer.
Myra Gowans, Plaintiff
Calvert Citizens United, Inc. 504(c3)
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Seahawks Fall to Delaware
State in Exhibition
The St. Mary's College of Mary-
land men's basketball team trav-
eled to Delaware State University
to take on the Division I Hornets
on Sunday (Feb. 21) afternoon
in an exhibition contest. The Se-
ahawks fell to the Hornets by a
final score of 75-58.
St. Mary's College - 58, Dela-
ware State - 75
How It Happened
• Albert Scott drilled a jumper
to begin the game and gave the
Seahawks their first and only lead
of the contest. Trailing by four
at the 10:15 mark, the Seahawks
used a three-pointer from Cam-
eron Rucker to trim the Hornet
lead to one. However, that would
be the closest the Seahawks would
get to the Hornet lead. St. Mary's
College finished the half strong
with a made jumper from Daryn
Alexander and headed into half-
time trailing 41-33.
• Delaware State pulled away
from St. Mary's College with a
16-point run to begin the second
half and extended their lead to 24
points. With short time remain-
LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS
SERVING CALVERT COUNTY
ON NEWSSTANDS EVERY
County Times
THURSDAY & ONLINE AT
St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County
The Calvert County Times
ing in the contest, the Seahawks
strung together a 10-point scor-
ing run, their best of the game, to
trim the Hornet lead to 17. Back-
to-back three-pointers from Dar-
ian Callaway and Alexander high-
lighted the run. Callaway went on
to sink a jumper to end the game
to bring the final score to 75-58 in
favor of the Hornets.
Inside the Box Score
• Alexander led the Seahawks on
the offensive end with 16 points.
Elijah Crawford finished the af-
ternoon as the Seahawks' second
leading scorer with eight points.
Lewis Olumide dished out a team-
high two assists in the game.
• Rucker collected a team-best
10 rebounds, while Scott recorded
the Seahawks' lone block. Alexan-
der, Lewis, and Micah Henry led
the team with two steals each.
• Zach Kent led the Hornets
with a double-double, recording
19 points and 11 boards.
Up Next for the Seahawks
• Feb. 25 at Neumann Univer-
sity/6 p.m.
Press Release from SMCM.
%
COUNTYTIMES.NET
Community
Calendar
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@coun-
tytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Thursday, February 25
CSM Transfer Thursday
Virtual; 11 a.m.
CSM hosts Transfer institutions vir-
tually each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2
p.m. Representatives from two differ-
ent institutions will be available to chat
with students and help navigate their
future transfer experience. RSVPs are
required to access Zoom information.
Free. csmd.edu/transferthursdays
Tuesday, March 2
CSM Dual Enrollment Virtual Par-
ent Information Night
6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Register to receive Zoom infor-
mation and password: https://www.
c s m d .e d u /c a l e n d a r /a d m i s s io n s /
dual-enrollment-parent-night-calvert.
Thursday, March 4
CSM Transfer Thursday
Virtual; 11 a.m.
CSM hosts Transfer institutions vir-
tually each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2
p.m. Representatives from two differ-
ent institutions will be available to chat
with students and help navigate their
future transfer experience. RSVPs are
required to access Zoom information.
Free. csmd.edu/transferthursdays
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum; Various
Times
This program invites children 18
months to 3 years, with an adult, to dis-
cover the museum together through mu-
sic, stories, and special activities. Join
us for story time and a carryout craft,
available while supplies last. Sessions
are 15-20 minutes. Capacity is limited
to 10 people per session. This month’s
theme is All About Boats. This program
is now offered at various times through-
out the day, to accommodate guests
during all sessions. For specific times,
please visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Ongoing
Body, Soul, Peace, and Harmony
Artworks@7th Gallery;
Thursday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Masks, limited gallery numbers, and
physical distance precautions are re-
quired. Shop the gallery 24/7 online
at www.artworks@7th.com and Insta-
Calendars 19
gram or call for an appointment at 410-
286-5278. Attached below are featured
works from the gallery’s cooperative
membership of 25 artists, one of whom
is always on hand to greet visitors to
the gallery and talk about the show and
fellow artists. Multi-talented in multi-
media Suzanne Shelden is the gallery’s
newly themed “Featured Artist”. Her
beautiful Southern Maryland land-
scapes, seascapes give the viewer a feast
to behold. ‘Body and Soul, Peace and
Harmony’ offers new works in stained
glass, acrylic, silk painting, ceramic
arts, scratchboard, mixed media, sculp-
ture, and jewelry.
Calvert Library Openings
Thanks to declining COVID-19 posi-
tivity numbers, Calvert Library is wel-
coming customers back in for short
visits. Customers are still asked to keep
visits as short as possible and no lon-
ger than an hour, wear an appropriate
mask over your nose and mouth, main-
tain a social distance of 6’ from others
and help your children do the same. At
all four library locations, in-person li-
brary hours will be Monday-Thursday,
noon to 5pm, Friday, 1-5pm and Sat-
urday, 10am to 2pm. Curbside pickup
appointments will continue Monday-
Thursday, 10am to 7pm; Friday, 1-5pm
and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Call any
Calvert Library location for assistance
or appointments. Customers can also
follow and interact with library staff on
Facebook and Twitter. More informa-
tion about coronavirus is available in the
Research & Learn section of the library
website. Call 410-535-0291 or email ge-
tanswers@calvertlibrary.info with any
reference questions you may have.
United Way Raffle
To close out our 40th anniversary
celebrations, the United Way of Calvert
County is hosting a 40-day long raffle
at a $400 value. Raffle items include
$200 value in gift cards to various res-
taurants and grocery stores, as well as a
jewelry piece from Maertens Fine Jew-
elry & Gifts. Participants can purchase
an unlimited amount of tickets, enter-
ing as many times as desired to better
your chances of winning. Enter for your
chance to win from now until March 1st
by purchasing tickets through our web-
site at https://www.unitedwaycalvert.
org/raffle.
20 Obituaries The Calvert County Times
In Remembrance
Barbara Ann Hawkins husband Jerry in 2005 and sons Donald Jay
and Paul Alvin Hawkins. She is survived
by her daughters Kathryn A. Mitchell of
Owings and Shelly Yvonne Collinson and
her husband Thomas of Harwood, daugh-
ter in love Cecelia Kenney and her hus-
band Frank of Myrtle Beach, SC, brother
Ray Valder Beaver, Jr. of Mineral, VA, 5
grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, two
loving sisters in law, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church,
155 East Mt. Harmony Road
Owings, MD 20736 or Calvert Hospi-
cem P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678l 410-535-
0892; Link:
https://calverthospice.org/
Funeral arrangements were made by
Rausch Funeral Home.
Barbara Ann Hawkins, 85, of Ow-
ings passed away February 19, 2021. She Victoria Margaret “Vic”
was born May 5, 1935 in Elmwood, NC
to Ray Valder and Willie Pauline (Shell) Hall
Beaver. Barbara was raised in Hyattsville
and graduated from Northwestern High
School. She later attended Prince George’s
Community College and received a certifi-
cate in early learning education. Barbara
married Jerry Milton Hawkins on May 20,
1954 and they raised their family in Upper
Marlboro, where they also served as fos-
ter parents to many infants for the State of
Maryland. They moved to Owings in 1978
and Barbara opened Friends Learning
Center out of her home, where she served
as director and teacher to many preschool
children. Barbara was an active member
of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church
where she helped arrange flowers for ser-
vices and was instrumental in bringing
back Fellowship Hour after church servic-
es. She was also a former member of Mt.
Oak United Methodist Church in Mitchell-
ville where she ran the nursery for many Victoria Margaret “Vic” Hall, 80, of
years. Barbara enjoyed craft shows and Lusby, MD passed away on February 19,
making angel crafts for St. Mary’s of the 2021 at her residence.  Born July 4, 1940
Assumption School in Upper Marlboro. in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the
She also enjoyed flowers, especially roses daughter of the late Floyd H. Bowen and
and going to the North Beach Community Margaret J. (Scott) Bowen.  Victoria was a
Center. homemaker. She collected cook books and
Barbara was preceded in death by her Thomas Kincaid collectibles, and enjoyed
find-a-word puzzle books.
Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated
During a difficult
time… still your best choice.
Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults,
Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning
Family Owned and Operated by
Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross
www.RauschFuneralHomes.com
Owings Port Republic Lusby
8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane
410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
dickmyers@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Victoria is survived by her children, Ma-
rie Bowen of Lusby, MD, Brenda DiCarlo
(John) of Solomons, MD and Frank Hall
(Tianna) of Lusby, MD; grandchildren,
Joseph DiCarlo, Greyson Hall and Abi-
gail Hall; and sister, Gloria Jean Shelor of
Solomons, MD. She was preceded in death
on May 30, 2006 by her husband, Thomas
Monroe Hall, whom she married on June
21, 1956 in Solomons, MD; her son-in-law,
Edward Bowen; and her sister, Betty Ann
Toro.
Family will receive friends on Friday,
February 26, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 11
a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 Ameri-
can Lane, Lusby, MD.  A funeral service
will be conducted by Rev. Robert Bowen
at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  In-
terment will follow in Southern Memorial
Gardens, Dunkirk, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be James
Hall, Tommy Bowen, Mike Toro, Jr., Stacy
Sturdivant, Larry Wayne Bowen, and Da-
vid Abell. Serving as honorary pallbearers
will be Thomas Hall, Joseph DiCarlo and
John DiCarlo.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince
Frederick, MD 20678; 410-535-0892; Link:
https://calverthospice.org/
Charles Albert Gray, Jr.
Charles Albert Gray, Jr., 84, of Prince
Frederick, MD passed away on February
18, 2021 in Prince Frederick, MD.
With heavy hearts we are announcing
the death of our dear father Charles “Chic”
Albert Gray, Jr. Born October 29, 1936 to
Ida Vietta Gray and Charles Gray Sr. of
Prince Frederick, MD.
Preceding his death was his loving wife
of 53 years, Kay Frances Coburn Gray,
and Brother Donald Gray of Baltimore,
MD.  He is survived by his daughter An-
nette Gray Williams (Michael ‘Keith’)
Son Charles ‘Chuckie’ Gray III, daugh-
ter Carla Marie Gray Hutchins and broth-
ers Michael (Tracy) and Carter (Carla)
Gray. He was also blessed with 7 Grand-
children and 4 great-grandchildren.
He worked most of his life as a renowned
Bulldozer Operator for Contractors: Viv-
ian Humphrey’s, Chesapeake Ranch Club,
Raye Vest, and retired from Trading Post
in 2018.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
He also was proud to have coached
Women’s Softball in the 1970’s for Cham-
pionship teams Prince Frederick, and Twin
Shields.  He was an avid bowler and broke
records pitching horseshoes.  His hob-
bies included collecting and going to yard
sales with his beloved wife Kay. Later in
life, his passions were feeding and watch-
ing ‘his’ birds and squirrels.  His young-
est daughter Carla has stayed with him
and cared for him since the passing of our
Mom. We don’t know how he would have
gone on without her loving care. Thank
you so much Little Sister!  He will be pro-
foundly missed and thought of daily. RIP
beside your True Love. God Bless you,
Dad!
Funeral arrangements were made by
Rausch Funeral Home.
Samuel Richard
“Sammy” Gibson, Sr.
Samuel Richard “Sammy” Gibson, Sr.,
78, a lifelong resident of Huntingtown
passed away February 17, 2021 at his
home. He was born December 19, 1942
in Prince Frederick to Thomas New-
ton, Jr. and Ella Marley (Young) Gibson.
Sammy was raised on his family farm in
Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert
High School. He joined the Unites States
Air Force in 1963 and was honorably dis-
charged in 1967 after receiving the Good
Conduct Medal and the National Defense
Service Medal. Sammy married the love
of his life, Sue, on June 21, 1969 and they
lived and raised their family on the family
farm. Sammy was an extremely hardwork-
ing man. He was employed as a carpenter
for many years, working in home and com-
mercial construction. He later owned and
operated Gibson Brothers Construction
Company and worked part time digging
graves in various Calvert County cemeter-
ies. Sammy was affectionately known as
“Pop” and loved spending time with has
family and taking his grandchildren on
trips. He also enjoyed sharing Cheerios and
giving morning head scratches to “Mutt”,
collecting tools, traveling, farming, his
1955 Chevy, and going to McDonalds.
Sammy was preceded in death by his
wife Elizabeth Susan “Sue” Gibson,
daughter Tammy Lynn Gibson, sister Bar-
Thursday, February 25, 2021
bara Gibson Powell and brothers Thomas
Newton Gibson III and James Halson
Gibson. He is survived by his son Samuel
Richard “Ritchie” Gibson Jr. and his wife
Misty of Huntingtown, grandchildren
Trevor and Alyssa Gibson, and sisters Sha-
ron “Tish” Gibson Lucas, Brenda Gibson
Hance, and Debra Gibson Burrell.
Visitation will be Thursday, February
25, 2021, 2-4 p.m.; and 6-8 p.m. at Rausch She worked hard in various secretarial jobs
Funeral Home-Owings, 8325 Mt. Harmo-
ny Lane
Owings, MD 20736
The service for Sammy will be
livestreamed on the Rausch Funeral Home
Facebook page on Friday, February 26
starting at 10:55 a.m. and can be accessed often had her hands into something.
by using the following link https://www.
facebook.com/RauschFH/. The service
will start at 11a.m.
Margaret Elizabeth
Conway
Margaret Elizabeth Conway, 91, passed memories were made.  She lived here until
away peacefully on Tuesday, February her passing. She will be deeply missed by
16, 2021, at Calvert Memorial Hospital.  many.
Margaret was a resident of North Beach,
Maryland at the time of passing. She was End Hunger in Calvert County, 6201 Solo-
born July 3, 1929 to William Eugene Sher- mons Island Rd.
ry and Alice Virginia Sherry (Newman).
She attended and graduated high school
in Washington, DC.  She was preceded
in death by her parents, long-life partner, Rausch Funeral Home.
Ralph, her seven brothers, Harry, James,
John, Richard, Robert, William, Edward
and two sisters, Willamina and Alice. She
is survived by her beloved Great Neph-
ew- “Grandson” Michael Sherry Jr. and
many other nephews, nieces, cousins, and
friends.
Margaret spent much of her time caring
for people and things. Her first and only
marriage ended early in her young adult
life but ultimately led her to her beloved
and long-life partner, Ralph. Together,
they managed a DC apartment complex
and maintained a beautiful property in
Shadyside, MD. This property was picture
perfect with beautiful plants, flowers, and
vegetable gardens. A place by the Chesa-
peake Bay that brought cookouts, crab
feasts, camp outs, and many other memo-
rable celebrations and gatherings.
Never having children of her own, she
The Calvert County Times
put her energy into gardening and sell-
ing Amway and Avon products. Margaret
loved butterflies, sweet tea, and key lime
pie. She enjoyed crocheting and stockpil-
ing trinket gifts in her precious wooden
cedar chest. Though baptized and raised
Catholic she also found herself visiting
a Baptist church or non-denominational
church finding joy in the music and gospel.
retiring from full-time work at People’s
Life Insurance. She maintained a long
friendship with her beloved best friend,
Betty Dean of Huntingtown, MD. They
shared a 60+ year friendship to envy. Not
often did you see Margaret sitting still. She
In 1995 she and Ralph left the apart-
ment and beach life moving to a house in
Forestville, MD, right around the corner
from her sister Alice and family. Many
days were spent celebrating events, tak-
ing road trips, and infamous runs to the
donut shop and Kentucky fried chicken.
Of course, other than loving being closer
to her sister’s family she also loved hav-
ing a house that allowed her to adopt a
pet. Gosh knows she loved her little dog,
Coco. This house became the new stomp-
ing ground for many beautiful celebrations
by family and friends. It later included the
most important thing in her life, the home
to her Nephew Mike Sr., Nancy, and Mike
(Mikey) Jr.
In 2006 she relocated to North Beach,
MD, and once again was loving living by
the Chesapeake Bay. Her beloved Ralph
had passed on before this move, but she
maintained a rock with his name at the
front of her porch. Several years later
Mikey lost his parents, and she took on
the role of guardianship and ultimately his
and the neighborhood “Grandma.”  She en-
joyed spending time outdoors and lots of
Memorial contributi0ns may be made to
Huntingtown, MD 20639;Link:
https://endhungercalvert.org/
Funeral arrangements were made by
Helen M. Safford
Calendars
Obituaries 21
Helen M. Safford, 76, of Georgetown, Owings, MD 20736
DE passed away February 16, 2021 at Memorial Service will be Saturday, Feb-
Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Helen ruary 27, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral
was born September 13, 1944 in Calvert home.
County to Marian Helen (Paddy) and James
Bruce Lyons, Jr. She was raised in Calvert
County, and graduated from Calvert High
Pamela Ann Quade
School. She was employed as a secretary
at Andrews Air Force Base where she met
and later married Richard Morris who was
stationed there. After their marriage they
lived in Ohio for several years, later return-
ing to Calvert County where they lived on
her family’s farm in Chesapeake Beach.
Helen was a homemaker raising her fam-
ily, and was later employed at Pop Brown’s
furniture store in North Beach, and at Ab-
ner’s Crab House and Italia by the Bay res-
taurant, and for many years tended bar at
the Stallings-Williams American Legion
Post in Chesapeake Beach where she was a
member of the Auxiliary. She also worked
as a secretary for the Prince George’s
County Police Department until her retire-
ment. Helen moved to Florida for several
years in the early 2000’s where she was an
active member of the Red Hat Society. She Pamela Ann Quade, 51, of Lothian
loved being at the beach, all things nauti- passed away February 13, 2021. She was
cal, and was fond of cardinal birds and born April 22, 1969 to James Robert Quade
magnolia trees. For the past nine years she and Delores Lee Jenkins. Pam was raised
has lived in Delaware. in Charles County and attended Thomas
Helen was preceded in death by her par- Stone High School before moving to Cal-
ents, siblings James B. “Jimmy” Lyons III, vert County and graduating from Calvert
Gloria M. Wacker, and Morris Edward High School in 1987. Pam was a member
“Eddie” Lyons, and her longtime compan- of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church
ion Ed Wedler. She is survived by daugh- and enjoyed playing slot machines and
ters Tamara L. “Tammy” Dilly and hus- going to stock car races. Most of all Pam
band John of Chesapeake Beach, Teresa D. loved being a mother to her children.
“Tracy” Safford of Georgetown, DE, sons Pam is survived by her children Shaye
Shayne P. Safford of Shepherdstown, WV, Beal and Taylor Jade Mullen and parents
and Jay R. Cleary of Huntingtown; grand- Delores “Dee” Dorsey of Lothian and
children Robert, Teresa, Hunter, Hayden, James Robert Quade of Prince Frederick.
Hudson, Harrison, Amber, and Nora; She was preceded in death by a grand-
great-grandchildren Abigail, Seth, and daughter Lilianna Davis and a brother Da-
Bryce; a sister Judy A. Leonard and hus- vid Allen Quade.
band George “Billy” of Saint Cloud, FL, Funeral arrangements were made by
and a brother R. Michael Lyons, Sr. and Rausch Funeral Home.
wife Maryann of Chesapeake Beach. She
is also survived by many cousins, nieces
and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, February
27, 2n021, 10-11:30 a.m. at Rausch Funeral
Home-Owings, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Lynda J. Striegel
REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW
WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
POWERS OF ATTORNEY • LIVING WILLS
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
Lyn speaks to many groups regarding Estate Planning & would
be happy to speak to yours. Lyn also offers complimentary
Estate Planning Classes the Third Wednesday of Each Month
at 11AM at 8906 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714.
301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com
22
F all C lean
BusinessDIRECTORY
Up The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 25, 2021

Stauffer’s Landscape
S&L Trash-Out Removal Maintenance
Vacant • Foreclosure Estate
Homes • Apartments
We cleanout and dispose of items left behind.
Additional Services:
• Lawn care and
Maintenance of lawn while Free estimates
property is vacant. • Planting • Mulching
• Basic cleaning of property • Pruning • Power Washing
after debris is removed.
25940 Friendship School Rd Mechanicsville, MD
240-652-3381
301-884-4256
trash-out@mail.com All Services Insured Mention this Ad and receive up to
$25 off Power Washing
JustCuttsLawns Free
Estimate
Pre-Spring Special

Southern Maryland Paints LLC.

23976 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD • LEONARDTOWN • MD 20650 ACROSS FROM LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
301-475-0448 • southernmarylandpaints.com
Yard Clean up Brush Cleaning & Removal
Trimming shrubs Cut Beds & Mulch
Cross, Wood
Cross, W & Wynkoop
ood & Wynkoop
Call 301-556-8335 And AssoCiAtes, inC.
Serving
and Associates, Inc.
28231 Three The
NotchCommunity
Road, Suite 101 •Since 1994 MD 20659
Mechanicsville,

HELP WANTED
301-884-5900 (office) • 301-934-4680 (office) • 301-884-0398 (fax)
Group Health Insurance • Individual Market Health Insurance
info@crossandwood.com

LOCAL
LOCAL C
CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION COMPANY
COMPANY
GROUP & INDIVIDUAL HEALTH • LIFE INSURANCE
Dental • &Vision
EMPLOYER • AFLAC
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANNING

LOCAL CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION COMPANY

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION COMPANY Life Insurance • Short & Long Term Disability
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
OPERATOROPERATOR
EQUIPMENT Payroll Services
MUST
MUST BE
BE ABLE
ABLE TO
TO DIG
DIG BASEMENTS
BASEMENTS ROUGH
ROUGH GRADE
GRADE AND
AND HAVE
HAVE TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION Julie E. Wynkoop John F. Wood, Jr.
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION
MUST BE ABLE
MUST BE ABLE TO DIG & EXCAVATION
TO DIG BASEMENTS ROUGH
MUSTBASEMENTS
BE ABLE TO DIG GRADE
ROUGH BASEMENTS COMPANY
GRADE AND HAVE TRANSPORTATION
ROUGHTRANSPORTATION
AND HAVE GRADE AND HAVE TRANSPORTATION
President Vice President
Call
Call 443-677-8324
Call 443-677-8324
TO LEARN MORE
EQUIPMENT 443-677-8324
OPERATOR
Call 443-677-8324 Call 301-884-5900 • 301-934-4680 • Fax 301-884-0398
or
or GRADE AND HAVE
or TRANSPORTATION
info@cwwains.com • www.cwwains.com
LOCAL
MUST CONSTRUCTION
BE ABLE or
& EXCAVATION
TO DIG BASEMENTS ROUGH
410-991-3864
COMPANY
410-991-3864
Call 410-991-3864
443-677-8324
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
410-991-3864
EMAIL: GTGCONST@WILDBLUE.NET
or
MUST BE ABLE TO DIG BASEMENTS ROUGH GRADE AND HAVE TRANSPORTATION
410-991-3864
Call 443-677-8324
or
410-991-3864
40,000 Reasons
To Promote Your Business Here!
Just call The County Times
@ (301) 373-4125
Thursday, February 25, 2021 The Calvert County Times Fun & Games 23

CLUES ACROSS 50. Famed ballplayer 23. Athlete

1. Ancient Persian city Ruth 27. Geological times
5. Spindles 51. Pledge 29. Atomic #21
11. Stake 53. -_ _, denotes past 30. In support of
12. Retrain 54. Revival 31. Brew
16. Close by 56. Spanish surname 32. Certificate of
17. Commercial 58. Gold insurance
18. One who publicly 59. Elsa’s sister 33. Taxi
announces 60. Workplace 34. Type of saying
19. American 63. Large quantity of 35. For cigars
ballplayer something 36. Phil _ _, former
24. Junior’s father 64. Engraved CIA
25. Go up or climb 65. Discount 37. Local area network
26. Concern 38. Gym class
27. When you hope to CLUES DOWN 40. Philippine Island
get there 1. Shoe 41. Not great or bad
28. Iacocca and 2. Disquiet 42. Eastern part of NY
Oswald are two 3. Posture state
29. Plant of the lily 4. Large nests 44. Gov’t lawyers
family 5. Soviet “Second 45. Constructions
30. Male college Symphony” composer 46. Former British
organization 6. Joins two pipes of gold coin
31. National capital different diameter 47. Unkeyed
33. Raccoonlike 7. Exist 48. Rechristen
animal 8. Overdose 50. Threaten
34. Symbols of fertility 9. Pleat of fabric persistently
38. Astronomy unit 10. Predict the future 51. Southeast
39. Series of ridges in 13. Burgeoning 52. Cools your home
anatomy technology 54. Removes the
40. Hebrew leader 14. Having made a leaves
43. A portent of good valid will 55. Regretted
or evil 15. Having no fixed 57. Thus
44. Supreme goddess course 61. Relief organization
45. Gelatinous 20. _ _ route (abbr.)
substance 21. Lethal dose 62. Exclamation of
49. Engage in a 22. Indian musical surprise
contest pattern of notes

LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Publisher Thomas McKay The Calvert County Times is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the
residents of Calvert County. The Calvert County Times will be available on newsstands
Associate Publisher Eric McKay
every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company,
General Manager which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. The Calvert
Al Dailey aldailey@countytimes.net County Times does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service
in its news coverage.
Advertising
Jen Stotler jen@countytimes.net
Tim Flaherty timf laherty@countytimes.net To be considered for publication, articles and letters to the editor submitted must include
the writer’s full name, address and daytime phone number. Submissions must be deliv-
Editor ered by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication to ensure placement
Dick Myers dickmyers@countytimes.net for that week. After that deadline, the Calvert County Times will make every attempt
possible to publish late content, but cannot guarantee so. Letters may be condensed/
Staff Writer
Guy Leonard guyleonard@countytimes.net edited for clarity, although care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument.
Copyright in material submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains
Calvert
Graphic Designer/Layout Artist
Jim Lucke

Contributing Writers
jimlucke@countytimes.net
with the author, but the Calvert County Times and its licensees may freely reproduce it
in print, electronic or other forms. We are unable to acknowledge receipt of letters. The
Calvert County Times cannot guarantee that every letter or photo(s) submitted will be
County Times
Ron Guy, Shelby Opperman, Dave Spigler published, due to time or space constraints.
24 The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 7, 2020

AUTO LOAN
RATES AS LOW AS

1.99 % APR

YOU CHOOSE!
AUTO LOAN 36 MO

RATES AS LOW AS 48
1.99
MO

% APR
60 MO

72 MO

APPLY TODAY CPFCU.COM/AUTO

PAYMENT EXAMPLE
$442.38 for a $30,000 new car with 1.99% APR for 72 months.
APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates accurate as of 1/19/21. Federally Insured by NCUA.
Not available for vehicles already financed through Cedar Point. Other terms available.